By Juan Cole / Informed CommentDec 12, 2016
Russia’s success in shaping the outcome of the Syrian struggle has made Moscow a player in the region again for the first time since the fall of the old Soviet Union. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Juan Cole / Informed CommentNov 29, 2016
Since Trump's election, Bashar al-Assad and Vladimir Putin have thrown caution to the wind. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Juan Cole / Informed CommentSep 26, 2016
Only a week after seeming to agree to a cease-fire, Russia and the Syrian regime in Damascus appear to have decided to wipe out the pocket of rebel resistance in East Aleppo. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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Juan Cole / TruthdigJul 11, 2016
It seems to me that if the Syrian regime can retake and keep East Aleppo, the war will have been decided in its favor. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / TruthdigMay 4, 2016
Muslim fundamentalist rebels, including al-Qaida, took revenge Tuesday on West Aleppo for the heavy government bombardment of East Aleppo that has killed dozens in the past week, including at a hospital run by Doctors Without Borders. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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