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Syrian Civil War
![Pakistan and Syria: Rebuilding a Fractured Relationship Pakistan and Syria: Rebuilding a Fractured Relationship](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-24_14-59-17.jpg)
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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-24_14-59-17.jpg)
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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-04-05_13-50-33.jpg)
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?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-04-25_13-54-43.jpg)
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.
![The Transformation of Central Asian Jihadists in Syria The Transformation of Central Asian Jihadists in Syria](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-02-20_15-50-27.jpg)
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?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-24_14-59-17.jpg)
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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-02-13_16-18-54.jpg)
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?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-01-26_21-52-07.jpg)
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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-01-24_16-28-57.jpg)
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?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-01-19_21-13-36.jpg)
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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-24_14-59-17.jpg)
ISIS Uses Central Asians for Suicide Missions
By Uran Botobekov
As ISIS comes under pressure in Mosul, Central Asian fighters find themselves trapped.
![China's Syria Agenda China's Syria Agenda](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-09-27_18-45-44.jpg)
China's Syria Agenda
By Samuel Ramani
China's strategy in Syria aims to advance global acceptance of Beijing's non-interference policy.
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