Syria Deals Blow to Putin's Fleet in Mediterranean
Russia has lost a naval base after Syria ended an investment contract with Moscow, asserting its authority over the Tartus port.
U.S. shared secret intelligence with Syria’s new leaders
Sham, which overthrew the Assad regime last month, reflects rising U.S. alarm that ISIS could mount a resurgence.
A New Africa Front?: How Russia’s exit from Syria is impacting Libya and making Morocco a key player for Europe
Interesting developments are taking place in north Africa as a result of the recent regime change in Syria. And these developments are intertwined with the Ukraine war. As has been reported, Russia is looking
Syria cancels port management contract with Russian firm, sources say
Syria's new ruling administration has cancelled a contract with a Russian firm to manage and operate the country's Tartous port that was signed under former President Bashar al-Assad, according to three Syrian businessmen and media reports.
Syria Marks A Global Retreat Of Russian Power: The West Must Step Up
From Syria to Libya to Georgia, Putin's grip on his global empire is loosening. Thus far only Turkey and Israel benefit. Will the West rise to the occasion too?
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Don’t Let Geopolitics Ruin Syria’s Transition
The rebel offensive benefited from careful preparation and the support of Turkey, which occupies territory in Syria’s north and provided the only safe access route to Idlib, where HTS was based. Even so,
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Russia Lost Syria. Can Libya Replace It?
The fact of the matter is, though, the Russo-Iranian alliance in the Middle East has been dealt a serious blow with the loss of Assad’s regime in Syria. That is now being made all the more evident by the fact that the new Turkish-backed Islamist government in Damascus,
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Russia’s Global Losing Streak Continues in Syria
In December, the brutal Assad regime collapsed. The Russian military, which had a significant naval, ground, and air presence in the country, had to pull out its forces as quickly as possible. The pull-out, however, will have long-term consequences on Russia’s ability to project force.
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Syria cripples Moscow’s Mediterranean presence
The Tartus port is Russia’s sole naval base outside the former Soviet Union and has played a critical role in Moscow’s military presence in the Mediterranean, but according to Syrian opposition outlet Shaam, citing the Ministry of Information, the agreement was annulled, and the Russians must leave.
Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy
Assad's regime, Russia lost a key all in the Middle East - but it still hopes to keeps its military bases in Syria.
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From Moscow to Tehran: the ripple effects of Syria’s collapse
Iran and Russia signed a 20-year strategic partnership treaty. It outlines significant economic and military cooperation.
Russian submarines may be forced out of Mediterranean
Russia’s crucial diesel attack submarines can likely no longer operate in the Mediterranean Sea, after Moscow appears to have been kicked out of its naval base in the Syrian port of Tartus.