Syria – Page 20 – Asia Times

Cross-carrying mourners march after the funeral of Coptic Christians who were killed in Minya, Egypt, on May 26. Photo: Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Reuters

Egypt, European Union, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Middle East, Syria, World

Decimation of Mideast Christians a threat to peace

by Todd Royal July 6, 2017

Map of Syria: iStock

Iran, Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

Trump WH authorizes strikes on Iranian-backed forces in Syria

by Asia Unhedged July 6, 2017February 18, 2020

Macron plays host to Russia's Putin at Versailles. Photo: Kremlin handout

France, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Russia, Syria, United Kingdom, World

Macron shifts on Syria, rejects ‘Assad must go’, neoconservatism

by Asia Unhedged July 1, 2017February 18, 2020

The destroyed Al-Nuri Mosque in the Old City of Mosul is shown on June 29, 2017. Photo: AFP / Ahmad al-Rubaye

France, Iraq, Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

Iraq sees end to ‘caliphate’ as Mosul mosque retaken

by Emmanuel Duparcq with W.G. Dunlop June 30, 2017February 18, 2020

Rebel fighters prepare to fire mortar shells toward forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Quneitra province, bordering the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, on June 24, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Alaa Al-Faqir

Iran, Israel, Jordan, Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

Russia quietly begins building third military base in Syria

by Sami Moubayed June 29, 2017February 18, 2020

Representational image. Photo: iStock

Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Syria, Turkey, World

The emerging Turkish-Iranian alliance

by Manish Rai June 27, 2017June 27, 2017

A still image taken from footage shot on June 18, 2017 and broadcast on Iranian television, purports to show missiles being fired from Iran into eastern Syria. Photo: IRINN via Reuters

Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

Five takeaways from Iran’s missile strike in Syria

by M.K. Bhadrakumar June 20, 2017February 18, 2020

Two US Marine Corps F-18 Super Hornets depart after receiving fuel during an operation against Islamic State forces on May 31, 2017. Photo: US Air Force via Reuters

Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

US repositions jets after Russian threat

by Asia Unhedged June 20, 2017February 18, 2020

Two US Marine Corps F-18 Super Hornets depart after receiving fuel during an operation against Islamic State forces on May 31, 2017. Photo: US Air Force via Reuters

Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

US warplane downs Syrian army jet in Raqqa province

by Reuters June 19, 2017February 18, 2020

Representational image. Photo: iStock

Australia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Middle East, Oceania, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

US rocket deployment triggers intense speculation

by M.K. Bhadrakumar June 19, 2017June 19, 2017

A tribute to victims of the Manchester bombing. Photo: istock

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Egypt, European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, South Asia, Syria, United Kingdom, World

The age of blowback terror

by Brahma Chellaney June 8, 2017

Syrian Democratic Forces fighters on their way to Raqqa. Photo: Reuters/Rodi Said

Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

US launches air strike on pro-Syria forces after warnings

by Reuters June 7, 2017February 18, 2020

Cross-carrying mourners march after the funeral of Coptic Christians who were killed in Minya, Egypt, on May 26. Photo: Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Reuters

Afghanistan, Egypt, Iraq, Middle East, South Asia, Syria

Why Libya is a breeding ground for jihadists

by Manish Rai June 7, 2017June 7, 2017

Traders walk on the floor of the Borsa Istanbul in Istanbul. Photo: Reuters/Murad Sezer

European Union, Germany, Middle East, Syria, Turkey, World

Turkish stocks up on diminished risks

by David Goldman June 6, 2017February 18, 2020

Photo: Reuters

Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Syria, World

Qatar’s US$1 billion deal with Iran that broke the camel’s back

by Asia Unhedged June 6, 2017February 18, 2020

Israel's then Chief of staff Yitzhak Rabin talks to soldiers in the field during the Six-Day War. Photo: Israeli Government Press Office via Flickr

Egypt, European Union, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

Opening of 1967 Israeli archives disturbs old Arab wounds

by Sami Moubayed June 5, 2017February 18, 2020

German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the Trudering festival in Munich, May 28, 2017. Photo: Reuters

Afghanistan, European Union, Germany, Iran, Italy, Lebanon, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, United Kingdom, World

Merkel throws Trump into the Briar Patch

by David P. Goldman May 30, 2017February 18, 2020

Damaged buildings in Aleppo. Photo: Reuters/Abdalrhman Ismail

Uncategorized

Aleppo after the Fall: NYT

by New York Times May 29, 2017

Medical supplies and staff are thin on the ground in Syria, but China could help. Photo: Reuters/Mohamed Azakir

AT Finance, Australia, Bangladesh, Beijing, China, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Oceania, South Asia, Syria, World

China can be a good samaritan in Syria

by Vibhore Singh May 21, 2017February 18, 2020

A damaged ambulance sits outside a hospital hit by an air strike in Kafr Takharim, northwest of Idlib city, Syria, on April 25, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Ammar Abdullah

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Israel, Malaysia, Middle East, South Asia, Syria, Thailand, Turkey, World

Chinese Uyghur colonies in Syria a challenge for Beijing

by Christina Lin May 21, 2017

Map of Syria: iStock

Iran, Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

Trump may be eyeing Syria deal on trip

by Asia Unhedged May 20, 2017February 18, 2020

Map of Syria: iStock

European Union, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Partition will be a disaster for Syria

by Manish Rai May 19, 2017May 19, 2017

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Photo: Handout via Reuters

China, European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Israel, Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, Syria, World

Obama should be made to testify over the Iran nuclear deal

by Todd Royal May 17, 2017

Turkish President Recep Erdogan leaves Eyup Sultan mosque in Istanbul on April 17. Photo: Reuters

Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Turkish-American relations at crossroads

by M.K. Bhadrakumar May 15, 2017May 15, 2017

Men rest at workshop in the rebel-held Douma neighbourhood of Damascus, Syria, on April 1, 2017. Photo: Reuters

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

De-escalation zones offer an economic path to peace in Syria

by Fadi Esber May 13, 2017February 18, 2020

Damaged buildings in Aleppo. Photo: Reuters/Abdalrhman Ismail

Australia, Middle East, Oceania, Syria, World

Syrian war normalizes the weaponization of healthcare

by Xavier Symons May 13, 2017February 18, 2020

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan prepares for an interview in New York City. Photo: Reuters / Brendan McDermid

Middle East, Syria, Turkey, World

Turkey threatens US-allied Kurds in Syria

by Asia Unhedged May 11, 2017February 18, 2020

Photo: Reuters, Umit Bektas

China, Iraq, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Has Erdogan run out of friends?

by David Goldman May 10, 2017February 18, 2020

Source: Bloomberg

Middle East, Syria, Turkey

Turkish lira falls on US decision to arm Kurdish troops in Syria

by David Goldman May 10, 2017February 18, 2020

Photo: iStock

AT Finance, China, European Union, Germany, Iraq, Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Syria, Turkey, World

Turkey’s role in Syria raises serious questions about Nato’s future

by Christina Lin May 8, 2017May 9, 2017