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Bashar al-Assad
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.