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Syria
5th Round of Astana Syria Peace Talks End Without Agreement
By Catherine Putz
The de-escalation zones, let alone which country's "military observers" would maintain them, remain under discussion.
Update: Will Kazakh and Kyrgyz Troops Keep the Peace in Syria?
By Catherine Putz
The story continues to develop with denials, open doors, and the tangled web of international diplomacy.
Russia Proposes Deploying Kazakhs and Kyrgyz to Syria
By Catherine Putz
And now for something completely different.
What Do Asian Governments Think About the US Strike on Syria?
By Catherine Putz
A look at what China, Indonesia, Australia, and other Asian states had to say about the strike.
The Transformation of Central Asian Jihadists in Syria
By Uran Botobekov
A new alliance emerges and Central Asian militants fight on all sides of the war.
What's Are China's Stakes in Syria?
By Uran Botobekov
The presence and activity of Uyghurs in the Turkestan Islamic Party in Syria draws Beijing's attention to the Middle East
Russia-Turkey Relations: Back on Track?
By Catherine Putz
Erdogan's first trip abroad following the July 15 coup attempt was to Russia to patch up relations.
Poll: Central Asia Points to the US as its Biggest Threat
By Catherine Putz
Afghanistan also tops the list of regional responses to a Gallup Poll last year; ISIS makes an appearance too.
Did Obama's 'Red Line' Fib Matter in the End?
By Robert Farley
The importance of credibility in international affairs is often overestimated.
Russia's Intervention in Syria and the Kurdish Question
By Wladimir van Wilgenburg
It is likely that both Russia and the United States will continue to support Syrian Kurds.
Coast Guards of India and Japan Conclude Naval Exercise
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Chinese drones, South China Sea investment opportunities, and more. Weekend links.
Australia’s Unique Position in a Negotiated Political Resolution in Syria
By Edward Cavanough
Australia should have a role in a grand negotiated settlement.