North Korea has consistently been one of Syria’s closest international allies since the start of the civil war.

The de-escalation zones, let alone which country's "military observers" would maintain them, remain under discussion.

The story continues to develop with denials, open doors, and the tangled web of international diplomacy.

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A new alliance emerges and Central Asian militants fight on all sides of the war.

The presence and activity of Uyghurs in the Turkestan Islamic Party in Syria draws Beijing's attention to the Middle East

Erdogan's first trip abroad following the July 15 coup attempt was to Russia to patch up relations.

Afghanistan also tops the list of regional responses to a Gallup Poll last year; ISIS makes an appearance too.

The importance of credibility in international affairs is often overestimated.

It is likely that both Russia and the United States will continue to support Syrian Kurds.

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Australia should have a role in a grand negotiated settlement.

India's experience combating terrorism within its region bears lessons for those fighting the Islamic State.

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"Kazakhstan has been, continues to be, and will remain the closest and most reliable neighbor and ally of Russia.”