Syria’s fragile path to stability and global implications

Syria’s fragile path to stability and global implications

Dr. (H) Avi VermaThe fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime and the rebels’ dramatic capture of Damascus represent a watershed moment in Syria’s tumultuous history. After over a decade of civil war, millions of lives lost or displaced, and unrelenting devastation, the end of

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Facing uncertainty after overthrow of al-Assad, Biden orders airstrikes on Islamic State in Syria

Facing uncertainty after overthrow of al-Assad, Biden orders airstrikes on Islamic State in Syria

Facing uncertainty in Syria after the rapid overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, Washington bombed sites controlled by the Islamic State, a group on the terrorist list, as President Joe Biden’s administration tried to recalibrate its policy for that country. The US faces a quandary

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Assad Flees to Russia After Rebels Take Over Damascus

Assad Flees to Russia After Rebels Take Over Damascus

Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, along with his family, has reportedly fled to Russia after rebels captured Damascus. According to a Russian state news agency, the Kremlin has granted Assad political asylum, offering him refuge in Moscow. The fall of Damascus to the

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