The long-standing ruler of Syria fled to Moscow, where President Vladimir Putin granted him asylum, marking a clear sign of Russia's diminishing influence in the region. The offensive was, among ...
The transfer marks the end of an era when Russia played an arguably oversized role in determining which countries could ...
Assad, old alliances have crumbled, and global powers are figuring out their relationships with Syria’s new de facto leaders.
The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between ...
The Taliban outlasted both the U.S.-led coalition and the Afghan National Army. It is now the de facto government of Afghanistan. Whether the West likes it or not, a terrorist group we spent decades ...
For decades, Russia has been trying to rebuild its influence in the Middle East. But after the rapid collapse of the Assad ...
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Ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad says he had no plans to leave the country after the fall of Damascus a week ago but the ...
Expanding Russia’s presence in Africa through its positions in Syria and Libya had been a goal of Kremlin planners since about 2017, one “Russia had fought for” and was not ready to give up on, said ...