Turkey Shoots Down Russian Aircraft Near Syria
By Rakesh Raman Russian President Vladimir Putin was quick to react Tuesday accusing Turkey which shot down a Russian military aircraft on the border of Syria. Putin called the Turkish…
Vladimir Putin to Visit Iran as ISIS Renews Threat
By Rakesh Raman Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit Iran on Monday – Nov. 23 – to take part in the third summit of the Gas Exporting Countries…
Is There a Possibility of Ceasefire in Syria?
The UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura indicated Thursday the possibility of a ceasefire in the war-torn Syria, through continued discussions and with active inclusion of all parties involved in…
How to Accelerate an End to the Syrian Conflict
Meeting in Vienna on November 14, 2015 as the International Syria Support Group (ISSG), the Arab League, China, Egypt, the EU, France, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar,…
‘Paris Attacks Will Escalate War in Iraq and Syria’
The November 13 terror attacks in Paris will almost inevitably lead to an escalation of war in Iraq and Syria, argues Fyodor Lukyanov, the academic director of the Valdai Discussion…