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1 – 10 of 27Together with Syrian government budget cutbacks, the decreased Russian presence has resulted in an increase in inter-communal clashes, forced disappearances, demonstrations and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272593
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Its objective is not to prevent a US troop withdrawal but to ensure this results in worse terms and maximum embarrassment for Washington, and in greater Iranian influence. To that…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253774
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The militants' losses demonstrate their resilience rather than weakness. Kabul is trying to restart talks with the Taliban and assert ownership of the process. Whether the Taliban…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221907
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SYRIA: Loyalist gains may alter Idlib conflict dynamic
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES245806
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This complicates direct talks that began recently between Saudi Arabia and the Huthis on a resolution to the wider conflict. Meanwhile, the first visible signs of progress in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250118
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SAUDI ARABIA/US: Yemen pressure will exit with Obama
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES216707
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The situation in Yemen has deteriorated rapidly after January's takeover of central government by the northern rebel group Ansar Allah, also known as the Huthi movement, and the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB197713
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However, a Taliban spokesman also denounced the meeting and its message. The movement has yet to respond to government appeals for talks, partly because several Taliban factions…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB235212
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A nascent peace process taking shape since February has so far led to diplomatic contacts and a brief ceasefire. Fighting on the ground is not in itself an indicator of Taliban…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB236767
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The loss is the most significant defeat suffered by the regime in recent months, following the fall of the provincial capital, Idlib, in late March and Nasib, the last regime-held…