Syria reportedly blocks evacuation of Russian military equipment from naval base
The Sparta II, a Russian cargo ship under U.S. sanctions, has been drifting near Tartus since Jan. 5 after leaving Baltiysk ...
Thousands Of Alawites Mourn 3 Killed By Foreign Islamists: Monitor, Witness
Assad's Alawite community mourned on Thursday three civilians killed by foreign Islamist allies of the country's new authorities, a war monitor and an attendee said.
The Street Journal5h
Russia’s influence in Africa may weaken after Assad’s fall
Following the fall of dictator Bashar Assad, there is uncertainty over the future of Russia's military bases in Syria. The naval base in Tartus and the airbase in Hmeimim are Russia's only military ...
Why Russia's influence in Africa may weaken after Assad's fall
Russia fears for its military bases in Syria after dictator Bashar al-Assad was ousted. Libya's proximity to Russia's Africa ...
The Economist1d
Alawites formed Syria’s elite. Now they are terrified
The fields along Syria’s Mediterranean coast once produced wheat, tomatoes and olives to feed the country. They were a ...
Hudson Institute1d
Israel Is Making a Mistake with Erdogan
"Many people think the United States saves Israel, but the truth is that today Israel's role is to save the United States ...
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53 years later: The fall of Bashir al-Assad
On Dec. 13, 2024, oppositional forces declared Syria free from the regime of Bashir al-Assad – ending more than 60 years of ...
Russia's naval base problems could be a big blow to its submarine force
Russia's only known submarine in the Mediterranean Sea, the Kilo-class Novorossiysk, was spotted leaving the region last week ...
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The Race Is On Between West And East For Control In Syria
The removal of Bashar al-Assad has reignited Western and Eastern plans to control Syria’s oil and gas resources.
After Losing Tartus Naval Base, Russia Recalls All Submarines From Mediterranean
Russia effectively lost operational control over its naval base in Tartus, Syria after the overthrow of President Bashar ...
Indian Defence Review4d
War in Ukraine: After Leaving the Mediterranean, the Russian Attack Submarine Novorossiysk Spotted Near French Shores, Heading Toward Brittany
A Russian submarine, the Novorossiysk, was recently spotted near France, raising eyebrows and security concerns across Europe. What does this mean for regional stability? Portugal's quick response ...