Syria – Page 31 – Asia Times

Osama bin Laden in June 1999. Photo courtesy of AFP

Afghanistan, European Union, India, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, Syria, World

Bin Laden’s America: Niger, 9/11, and apocalyptic humiliation

by Tom Engelhardt November 3, 2017

US Defense Secretary James Mattis and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson testify about authorizations for the use of military force before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Capitol Hill. Photo: Reuters/Jonathan Ernst

Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Syria, World

Trump doesn’t need congressional approval to attack North Korea: Mattis

by Asia Unhedged November 2, 2017February 18, 2020

Masound Barzani in his younger days. Photo: Korek Kurdistan Iraq

Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Middle East, Syria

Historic moment as ‘Kurdish Mandela’ Barzani stands aside

by Sami Moubayed October 31, 2017February 18, 2020

Kurdish soldiers stand guard in Arbil, Kurdistan, Iraq. Photo: iStock

European Union, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Middle East, Syria, Turkey, World

Like the Palestinians, the Kurds deserve a state

by Shlomo Avineri October 28, 2017October 28, 2017

Donald Trump is hedging his bets on North Korea. Photo: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Bahrain, Bangladesh, China, European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Middle East, Myanmar, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Philippines, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Syria, United Kingdom, World

The crack-up: Donald Trump and the fourth great shattering

by John Feffer October 28, 2017

China, Iraq, Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, Syria, World

The Daily Brief for Monday, 23 October 2017

by Paul Muir October 23, 2017October 23, 2017

A Syrian Democratic Forces fighter stands guard in Raqqa, Syria, on October 18, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Erik De Castro

France, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Moscow nears ‘mission accomplished’ in Syria

by Sami Moubayed October 23, 2017February 18, 2020

The Seperation Wall between Israel and Palestine in Bethlehem. Photo: iStock / Getty

Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Syria, World

Will Palestinian reconciliation revive two-state solution?

by Daoud Kuttab October 21, 2017February 18, 2020

Empty shells and cigarette butts are seen under a hole where pro-Islamic State militant groups used to position themselves inside a house in the war-torn Marawi city, southern Philippines October 19, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Romeo Ranoco

AT Finance, Australia, China, Iraq, Malaysia, Middle East, Oceania, Philippines, Russia, South Asia, Syria, World

Fatal blows to Islamic State in the Philippines

by Richard Javad Heydarian October 20, 2017February 18, 2020

This file photo shows US General David Petraeus when he was commander of the international security assistance force and commander of US Forces in Afghanistan, testifying at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the situation in Afghanistan in 2011. Photo: Reuters

Afghanistan, AT Finance, European Union, Iraq, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Syria, Vietnam, World

‘Tell me how this ends?’ Petraeus finally answers his own question

by Tom Engelhardt October 19, 2017October 19, 2017

A US Marine F-35B Joint Strike Fighter Jet sits in a hangar at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. Photo: Reuters / Michael Spooneybarger

Afghanistan, Chengdu, China, Germany, Iraq, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, Syria, United Kingdom, World

Should US military be betting the farm on stealth?

by Stephen Bryen October 19, 2017

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

Afghanistan, Beijing, China, European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Syria, Taiwan, United Kingdom, World

Iran accord: Trump set to decertify US alliance with Europe

by Emanuele Scimia October 18, 2017

Artillery belonging to the Iraqi Security Forces reaches Kirkuk, Iraq, on October 17, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Alaa Al-Marjani

Afghanistan, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Northeast Asia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Kirkuk redux was a bloodless offensive. Here’s why

by Pepe Escobar October 17, 2017February 18, 2020

AT Finance, Australia, Beijing, China, India, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Russia, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, Syria, World

The Daily Brief for Tuesday, 17 October 2017

by Paul Muir October 17, 2017October 17, 2017

A missile is launched from a warship on the high seas. 3D Illustration: iPhoto

Afghanistan, Beijing, China, European Union, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, Syria, United Kingdom, World

Pax Americana may be over, but US remains first among equals

by Leon Hadar October 17, 2017

A female Syrian Democratic Forces sniper takes up a position opposite the National Hospital in Raqqa, where Islamic State militants are holed up, on October 16, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Erik De Castro

Iran, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Syrian endgame is nigh as rival factions look to cut deals

by Sami Moubayed October 17, 2017February 18, 2020

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Taiwan, Turkey, World

The Daily Brief for Monday, 16 October 2017

by Paul Muir October 16, 2017

Graffiti is seen on the shutters of a closed shop as government troops continue their assault against Islamic State-backed insurgents from the Maute group in Marawi city, Philippines, on June 29, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Jorge Silva

China, European Union, France, Germany, India, Iraq, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, Syria, World

How to measure geopolitical capability in the age of ISIS

by Tatiana Kanunnikova October 16, 2017

Men carry mattresses at a refugee camp for people displaced in fightings between the Syrian Democratic Forces and Islamic State militants in Ain Issa, Syria October 14, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Erik De Castro

AT Finance, Indonesia, Iraq, Malaysia, Middle East, Philippines, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Fall of Raqqa inflames Southeast Asia terror threat

by John McBeth October 16, 2017February 18, 2020

AT Finance, China, Iran, Israel, Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Philippines, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Syria, Vietnam, World

Obama set precedent for abusive surveillance

by Todd Royal October 16, 2017

Representational image: Flickr Commons

Afghanistan, European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

The moment of truth is coming for Trump’s Iran strategy

by M.K. Bhadrakumar October 16, 2017

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a summit in Sochi, Russia, in October 2017. Photo: Reuters / Maxim Shemetov

Afghanistan, AT Finance, China, European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Russia emerging as new player in Middle East balance of power

by David P. Goldman October 16, 2017February 18, 2020

French President Emmanuel Macron waits for guests to leave at the Elysee Palace in Paris. Photo: Reuters / Philippe Wojazer

China, European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Middle East, Russia, Syria, United Kingdom, World

Macron ‘considering’ trip to Iran after Rouhani invite

by Agence France-Presse October 14, 2017February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump walks from the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House after speaking about the Iran nuclear deal on October 13, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Kevin Lamarque

China, European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, Syria, United Kingdom, World

The US cannot go it alone over Iran

by Richard N. Haass October 14, 2017October 14, 2017

Hezbollah fighters plant Lebanese and Hezbollah flags at Juroud Arsal on the Syria-Lebanon border on July 25, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Mohamed Azakir

Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Syria

US turns heat on old foe Hezbollah, slaps rewards on leaders

by Dave Clark October 11, 2017February 18, 2020

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a joint press conference with Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic, on October 10, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Marko Djurica

Afghanistan, Iran, Middle East, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Erdogan steps up US row with boycott of outgoing ambassador

by Agence France-Presse October 11, 2017February 18, 2020

Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani addresses the 72nd UN General Assembly in New York, on September 19, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Shannon Stapleton

Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Doha’s downfall: Qatar frozen out in Gaza, Syria, Lebanon

by Sami Moubayed October 10, 2017February 18, 2020

Philippine soldiers from the Marines 1st Brigade patrol take up positions as troops continue clearing operations against the pro-Islamic State militant group in Marawi city, September 14, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Marconi Navales

AT Finance, Indonesia, Malaysia, Middle East, Pakistan, Philippines, South Asia, Syria

Islamic State’s backdoor to the Philippines

by Bong S Sarmiento October 10, 2017February 18, 2020

US forces could be caught in the crossfire if Turkish President Recep Erdoğan makes good on his vow to attack Kurdish forces in Manbij. Photo: Reuters

China, European Union, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Turkish market crumbles as Erdogan overreaches

by David P. Goldman October 10, 2017February 18, 2020

Turkey.

China, European Union, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Mexico, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Turkey’s financial woes political, but carry trade exposed to US

by David P. Goldman October 10, 2017February 18, 2020