As Syria ponders a democratic future: 5 lessons from the Arab Spring
While it’s unclear what exact political path Syria will take, the dilemmas the country faces are similar to the experiences ...
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As Syria ponders a democratic future: 5 lessons from the Arab Spring
One of the drivers of the Arab Spring and the Syrian revolution was anger over corrupt business deals. Indeed, relatives and cronies of Assad owned de facto monopolies over lucrative industries ...
Former al Qaeda member named as Syria’s president for transitional period
Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has been named as Syria’s president for a transitional period.
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Syria’s Post-Authoritarian Trap
Assad’s final ouster appeared abrupt, it had its roots in Syria’s 2011 antigovernment protests, and Syrians will now face ...
A mysterious meeting with Syrian president is at the center of spy chief's nomination fight
In 2015, Gabbard was part of a congressional trip led by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., to the Turkish-Syrian border to see the impact of the war. As part of that trip, they visited Gaziantep, where civilians ...
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As Syria ponders a democratic future: 5 lessons from the Arab Spring
2. Ending corruption is all important One of the drivers of the Arab Spring and the Syrian revolution was anger over corrupt business deals. Indeed, relatives and cronies of Assad owned de facto ...
For Generations, Russia Was Syria’s Main Arms Supplier, That May Be Over
It already appears evident that the days of Russia serving as its leading arms supplier have come to an ignominious end.
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Syria’s Baath party dissolved: What happens next?
Syria’s former governing party, the Baath, is no more. The party had ruled the country for decades until it was overthrown, along with former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, on December 8 after ...