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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.
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5th Round of Astana Syria Peace Talks End Without Agreement
July 07, 2017
5th Round of Astana Syria Peace Talks End Without Agreement
The de-escalation zones, let alone which country's "military observers" would maintain them, remain under discussion.
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5th Round of Astana Syria Peace Talks End Without Agreement
<em>Update</em>: Will Kazakh and Kyrgyz Troops Keep the Peace in Syria?
June 24, 2017
Update: Will Kazakh and Kyrgyz Troops Keep the Peace in Syria?
The story continues to develop with denials, open doors, and the tangled web of international diplomacy.
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Update: Will Kazakh and Kyrgyz Troops Keep the Peace in Syria?
Russia Proposes Deploying Kazakhs and Kyrgyz to Syria
June 23, 2017
Russia Proposes Deploying Kazakhs and Kyrgyz to Syria
And now for something completely different.
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Russia Proposes Deploying Kazakhs and Kyrgyz to Syria
What Do Asian Governments Think About the US Strike on Syria?
April 08, 2017
What Do Asian Governments Think About the US Strike on Syria?
A look at what China, Indonesia, Australia, and other Asian states had to say about the strike.
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What Do Asian Governments Think About the US Strike on Syria?
The Transformation of Central Asian Jihadists in Syria
February 21, 2017
The Transformation of Central Asian Jihadists in Syria
A new alliance emerges and Central Asian militants fight on all sides of the war.
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The Transformation of Central Asian Jihadists in Syria
What's Are China's Stakes in Syria?
January 27, 2017
What's Are China's Stakes in Syria?
The presence and activity of Uyghurs in the Turkestan Islamic Party in Syria draws Beijing's attention to the Middle East
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What's Are China's Stakes in Syria?
Russia-Turkey Relations: Back on Track?
August 10, 2016
Russia-Turkey Relations: Back on Track?
Erdogan's first trip abroad following the July 15 coup attempt was to Russia to patch up relations.
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Russia-Turkey Relations: Back on Track?
Poll: Central Asia Points to the US as its Biggest Threat
April 06, 2016
Poll: Central Asia Points to the US as its Biggest Threat
Afghanistan also tops the list of regional responses to a Gallup Poll last year; ISIS makes an appearance too.
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Poll: Central Asia Points to the US as its Biggest Threat
Did Obama's 'Red Line' Fib Matter in the End?
March 12, 2016
Did Obama's 'Red Line' Fib Matter in the End?
The importance of credibility in international affairs is often overestimated.
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Did Obama's 'Red Line' Fib Matter in the End?
Russia's Intervention in Syria and the Kurdish Question
March 09, 2016
Russia's Intervention in Syria and the Kurdish Question
It is likely that both Russia and the United States will continue to support Syrian Kurds.
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Russia's Intervention in Syria and the Kurdish Question
Coast Guards of India and Japan Conclude Naval Exercise
January 16, 2016
Coast Guards of India and Japan Conclude Naval Exercise
Plus, Chinese drones, South China Sea investment opportunities, and more. Weekend links.
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Coast Guards of India and Japan Conclude Naval Exercise
Australia’s Unique Position in a Negotiated Political Resolution in Syria
December 14, 2015
Australia’s Unique Position in a Negotiated Political Resolution in Syria
Australia should have a role in a grand negotiated settlement.
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Australia’s Unique Position in a Negotiated Political Resolution in Syria
What India Can Teach the World About Fighting ISIS
December 04, 2015
What India Can Teach the World About Fighting ISIS
India's experience combating terrorism within its region bears lessons for those fighting the Islamic State.
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What India Can Teach the World About Fighting ISIS
Australia Faces Tough Choices on Immigration and Terrorism
November 19, 2015
Australia Faces Tough Choices on Immigration and Terrorism
The recent terror attacks in Paris are dividing Canberra’s politicians. How should Australia react to terrorism?
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Australia Faces Tough Choices on Immigration and Terrorism
Kazakh and Russian Leaders Hold 13th Meeting in 2015
October 15, 2015
Kazakh and Russian Leaders Hold 13th Meeting in 2015
"Kazakhstan has been, continues to be, and will remain the closest and most reliable neighbor and ally of Russia.”
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Kazakh and Russian Leaders Hold 13th Meeting in 2015
Japan’s Largest Company Is ISIS’ Car Maker of Choice
October 08, 2015
Japan’s Largest Company Is ISIS’ Car Maker of Choice
How did so many Toyota pickup trucks and SUVs end up in the hands of ISIS?
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Japan’s Largest Company Is ISIS’ Car Maker of Choice
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IMF Interview: Opening Up Critical for China’s Future
September 11, 2018
IMF Interview: Opening Up Critical for China’s Future
But fully opening depends on how much free-market competition is allowed.
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