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Bashar al-Assad
Syria Is Not One of China’s Strategic Priorities
By Dale Aluf
Make no mistake: China's leadership is not happy about the fall of Assad. But compared to Russia and Iran, Beijing had far less at stake.
From Damascus to Naypyidaw: The Perils of Backing Failing Regimes
By Miemie Winn Byrd
The sudden and unexpected fall of Bashar al-Assad could foreshadow the fate of Myanmar's besieged military junta.
The Fall of Bashar al-Assad May Not Be Good News for the Taliban
By Weiss Mehrabi
The rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Syria poses a direct ideological and strategic challenge to the Taliban’s hardline rule in Afghanistan.
How China Could Emerge as an Unexpected Beneficiary From Assad’s Downfall in Syria
By Ali Bilgic
Facing the loss of its sole Arab ally and much of its sphere of influence, Tehran might seek to capitalize on the opening initiated by China to mend ties with the Arab states.
With Fall of Bashar al-Assad, India Loses a Friend
By Sudha Ramachandran
Syria under Assad was a strong supporter of India on the Kashmir issue, a rarity in the Muslim world.
Pakistan and Syria: Rebuilding a Fractured Relationship
By Ammad Malik
As the Arab World warms to Assad, how should Pakistan respond?
China and the Reconstruction of Syria
By Guy Burton
China is in a strong position to shape Syria’s post-war future. So far, it hasn’t done so.
North Korea's Syrian Connection
By Samuel Ramani
North Korea has consistently been one of Syria’s closest international allies since the start of the civil war.
Russia Loses Seat at the UN Human Rights Council
By Cholpon Orozobekova
UN member states voted against Russia, granting a symbolic victory to human rights organizations.
Russia's Syria Policy Upsets Central Asian Muslims
By Uran Botobekov
Russia's support of Assad, and bombing of Sunni civilians, is viewed negatively by Central Asians.
China's Syria Agenda
By Samuel Ramani
China's strategy in Syria aims to advance global acceptance of Beijing's non-interference policy.
Pakistan's Role in the Syria Conflict
By Samuel Ramani
How Pakistan wound up on the same side as Iran in the Syria conflict.
Is North Korea Fighting for Assad in Syria?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Two North Korean militias are fighting for Bashar al-Assad the Syrian opposition claims.
Why Putin Is Withdrawing (Some) Troops From Syria
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Putin’s short-term military intervention to achieve limited political aims has ostensibly succeeded.
China Will Invite Syrian Government, Opposition for Peace Talks
By Shannon Tiezzi
China appears ready to play a more active role in the Syrian peace process.
Here's What India Thinks About Russian Air Strikes in Syria
By Ankit Panda
"The Indian position is that Russian military involvement in Syria is to halt the advances of the Islamic State."
Does China Approve of Russia’s Airstrikes in Syria?
By Shannon Tiezzi
China may be sympathetic to Russia's motives, but it's not sold on the idea of military intervention.
Everything You Need to Know About Russia's Intervention in Syria
By Benjamin David Baker
Russia has started military operations in Syria. Here's what we know so far.
China’s Role in the Syria Crisis, Revisited
By David Volodzko
A look at history proves China's leading role in arming the Assad regime, thus contributing to today's civil war.
India and the Syrian Civil War
By Kabir Taneja
How a potential permanent UNSC member approached the crisis in Syria.
How China Helped Cause the Syrian Refugee Crisis
By David Volodzko
By exporting missile technology to Iran, China is effectively arming Syrian forces and exacerbating the civil war.
India’s Middle East Policy Gathers Momentum
By Kabir Taneja
New Delhi’s active diplomacy with the region is now being bolstered by growing recognition of threats such as ISIS.
US Air Strikes in Syria: China's Conundrum
By Shannon Tiezzi
As the U.S. begins its anti-IS campaign in Syria, China has a tough decision to make.
“Responsibility to Protect” Can’t Save Syria
By James R. Holmes
R2P is just too sweeping to be practical, including in Syria. It’s time to search for more realistic options.
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