The longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad is facing threats from rebellions on numerous fronts as his key ally, Iran, is paring back support.
Tag: International Relations
In Fight for Syria, a Battle for Domination of the Middle East
In a region “already on fire,” analysts say, rebels’ advance toward Damascus is a barometer of the shifting power dynamics that also affect nations like Iran, Turkey, Russia and the United States.
Iran Begins to Evacuate Military Officials and Personnel From Syria
The withdrawals by one of President Bashar al-Assad’s key backers come amid a resurgent rebel offensive.
A Second Trump Term Is Set to Scramble Trade Alliances
Europe’s new pact with South America, its largest deal to date, could be a sign of how countries will diversify trade relationships as Donald Trump threatens tariffs.
Syria’s ‘Frozen Conflict’ Is Now Red Hot
When equilibriums are disrupted, chaos can ensue.
As Syrian Rebels Advance, Iran Grows Nervous and Neighbors Close Their Borders
The rebels’ gains prompted Lebanon and Jordan to close border crossings and Iran to begin withdrawing personnel from Syria.
As India-Bangladesh Tensions Rise, So Do Fears of Tit-for-Tat Violence
A diplomatic dispute over claims of persecution of Bangladeshi Hindus threatens to upend Bangladesh’s interim government.
Israeli Attacks Around Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza Kill Scores, Doctors Say
Airstrikes, gunfire, panic and orders to evacuate in the dark of night combined to cause heavy casualties in the area of Kamal Adwan, one of the last hospitals still operating in northern Gaza.
Romanian Court Annuls Presidential Election
The decision came days after the government asserted that there had been “cyberattacks” meant to undermine the vote and security council documents indicated possible Russian meddling.
Canada Moves to Protect Arctic From Threats by Russia and China
Ottawa says its focus on the Arctic comes after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “has shaken the foundations” of international cooperation in the northern region.