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Daily Memo: Rebels Advance in Syria

Advancing to Hama. The leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the insurgent group that led the rebellion against Syrian government forces in Aleppo last week, declared on Thursday that the group had captured Syria’s fourth-largest city, Hama. He also urged pro-Iranian groups not to interfere in the conflict and the Iraqi prime minister to prevent militants […]

Saudi Arabia Hedges Its Bets

Last weekend, Saudi Arabia ditched the comprehensive defense pact it had been pursuing with the U.S. in favor of a smaller, more limited military...

Daily Memo: Assad Seeks Help, French Government Collapses

Syria's next steps. Following the capture of Aleppo by rebel forces last week, Bashar Assad is now open to proposals by the U.S. and...

The Stakes in Syria’s Renewed Rebellion

Syria has once again become the center of gravity in the contest for primacy in the Middle East. Backed by Turkey, Syria’s Sunni rebels...

Daily Memo: Russia’s Economic Outlook, Syria Talks

Russian economics. Russia’s central bank governor, Elvira Nabiullina, said another interest rate hike in December is possible, after the bank raised the key rate...

The Global Economy Is Changing, and so Is Latin America’s

Of all the regions affected by the global economic restructuring currently underway, Eurasia has commanded the most attention. And rightly so – the enormous...

South Korea’s Standoff Over Martial Law

South Korea’s president took the extraordinary step on Dec. 3 of declaring martial law. In announcing the move, President Yoon Suk Yeol accused the...

Daily Memo: Implications for Russia in Syrian Upheaval

Movements in Tartus. Russia’s naval base at Syria’s port of Tartus is reportedly under increasing threat as opposition forces gain ground against the Assad...

What to Make of Georgia’s Protests

In December 2023, the European Council granted Georgia official candidate status for membership in the European Union, a result long favored by much of...

Daily Memo: Developments in Syria

Diplomatic efforts. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke by phone with his Turkish and Iranian counterparts about the situation in Syria, where rebels (including...

In Syria, Turkey Makes Its Move

It was only a matter of time before Turkey would try to capitalize on the hole Israel punched into Iran’s sphere of influence after...

Daily Memo: More Corruption Allegations in Beijing, Putin Visits Kazakhstan

Chinese crackdown. Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation over allegations of corruption, The Financial Times reported. Dong, who was appointed...
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