Syria: Assad Sees Imminent Victory, as “God Answers Prayers for Rain and Snow”
Last week we saw a curious item on State news outlet SANA: President Assad had issued a directive...
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Author: Scott Lucas
Iran Daily, Feb 4: Tehran Calls for “Good Intentions & Good Faith” in Nuclear Negotiations
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Syria Document: Al Qa’eda Disavows Islamic State of Iraq and as-Sham
Al Qa’eda has disavowed Islamic State of Iraq and as-Sham, almost nine months after telling...
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Lebanon: Latest Suicide Bombing in South Beirut Kills at Least 2
The latest suicide bomb in south Beirut has killed at least two people and wounded three in the...
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Week Past, Week Ahead: Iran — Rouhani Maintains the Nuclear Initiative
The week in Iran was marked by President Rouhani’s maneuvers to maintain control of the...
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Week Past, Week Ahead: Syria — Assad Regime Chooses Bombs Over Geneva II’s Talks
The 10-day Geneva II conference adjourned on Friday without any political advance, with the Assad...
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