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Syrian Civil War

The Fall of Bashar al-Assad May Not Be Good News for the Taliban

The Fall of Bashar al-Assad May Not Be Good News for the Taliban

By Weiss Mehrabi
The rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Syria poses a direct ideological and strategic challenge to the Taliban’s hardline rule in Afghanistan. 

Pakistan and Syria: Rebuilding a Fractured Relationship

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

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.

5th Round of Astana Syria Peace Talks End Without Agreement

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.

What Does the Syrian War Mean for Afghanistan?

What Does the Syrian War Mean for Afghanistan?

By Ahmad Bilal Khalil
The impact on U.S.-Russia ties will be a blow for the Afghan government, as will the return of Afghan fighters from Syria.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

The Transformation of Central Asian Jihadists in Syria

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.

Will China Pay for Syria to Rebuild?

Will China Pay for Syria to Rebuild?

By Wang Jin
China's political and economic incentives aren't enough for it to spend a massive sum helping Syria rebuild.
Why China Can’t Ignore Syria’s Rebel Factions

Why China Can’t Ignore Syria’s Rebel Factions

By George Marshall Lerner
Beijing might prefer to deal with Assad, but major oil resources are held by rebel groups.

What's Are China's Stakes in Syria?

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

Syrian Sides Snub Final Document at Astana Peace Talks

Syrian Sides Snub Final Document at Astana Peace Talks

By Paolo Sorbello
Russia, Turkey and Iran conclude the two-day negotiation with an agreement on jointly monitoring the shaky ceasefire.

Xi’s Davos Speech: Is China the New Champion for the Liberal International Order?

Xi’s Davos Speech: Is China the New Champion for the Liberal International Order?

By Thomas E. Kellogg
Don't expect China to fill in the gap should the United States retreat from global leadership.
ISIS Uses Central Asians for Suicide Missions

ISIS Uses Central Asians for Suicide Missions

By Uran Botobekov
As ISIS comes under pressure in Mosul, Central Asian fighters find themselves trapped.

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