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1 – 10 of 13Russia is encouraging a rapprochement between Turkey and Syria that does not explicitly include Iran, a key economic and military backer of the Damascus government. Tehran worries…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275797
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The Russian air campaign has mostly targeted rebels fighting against the Syrian regime rather than Islamic State group (ISG), a significant setback for President Barack Obama's…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB205967
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Prospects for the Middle East in the second quarter.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB198073
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Prospects for US foreign policy to end-2017.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221416
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US officials estimate that Russia has dispatched tanks and artillery to Syria in recent weeks in a reported military build-up, raising concerns that Moscow is embarking upon an…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB205384
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RUSSIA/SAUDI ARABIA: Moscow may regret missile deal
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES224944
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While intensified air attacks will help weaken and contain ISG, they will not destroy it unless accompanied by a substantial ground force to defeat ISG on the ground. However, the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB207081
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Russia's significant recent reinforcement of the Assad regime with the deployment of combat aircraft around Lattakia.
Prospects for US foreign policy to end-2016.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211674
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Relations between Riyadh and Tehran have long been characterised by political tension, and episodes of proxy military confrontation. Ties reached their nadir in 2016 when…