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Pakistan and Syria: Rebuilding a Fractured Relationship
January 19, 2019

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
July 28, 2018

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
February 27, 2018

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
October 31, 2016

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
October 18, 2016

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
September 22, 2016

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
August 24, 2016

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?
March 24, 2016

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
March 16, 2016

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
December 22, 2015

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
October 12, 2015

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?
October 08, 2015

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.

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