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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
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Ankara and Moscow are guarantors of the ceasefire in the Syrian civil war that came into effect on December 30. Both the ceasefire and the Russian-Turkish partnership are still…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB217141
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The softer approach, evident also in HTS’s tolerance of Sufis and suppression of its erstwhile jihadi allies, reflects a desire for acceptance domestically and internationally…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB268788
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Senate Republicans have reopened the legal debate over the power of AUMFs and the ability of presidents to send forces anywhere at any time unilaterally. The debate has…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB209567
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This comes as US forces begin redeploying into Iraq as they start leaving north-eastern Syria, following US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from that country.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB241257
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A previous deal saw six captives released on October 20. IS had taken women and children from Suweida’s Druze community in July. Damascus has faced widespread anger over the July…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB239405
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Prospects for US foreign policy in 2016.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB206721
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Washington has provided more than 1.6 billion dollars’ worth of military aid since 2006, as part of efforts to maintain the neutrality of the Lebanese state. However, concerns are…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB236768
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US/TURKEY: Biden trip reflects alliance strains
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES208042
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US/SYRIA: Disengagement pressures on Obama grow