US takes Israel’s advice for unified ‘Syraq’ strategy
M K Bhadrakumar | Current discussions in US media regarding the US’ troop withdrawal plans in Syria are so patently directed at Trump politically. His...
Syria’s Kurds: The new front line in confronting Iran and Turkey – Dr. James M Dorsey
Dr. James M Dorsey | US President Donald J. Trump’s threat to devastate Turkey’s economy if Turkish troops attack Syrian Kurds allied with the United...
Turkey can’t leverage US-Russia tensions in Syria forever
M K Bhadrakumar | Turkey has so far played Washington and Moscow off against each other over the Syrian situation by leveraging its importance as...
Pompeo ‘optimistic’ on deal to protect Syrian Kurds
News Desk | US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he is optimistic an agreement can be reached with Turkey to protect Kurdish fighters in...
Pompeo to press Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi’s murder
AFP | US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday arrived in Riyadh, where he is set to press Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman...
US begins withdrawing gear from Syria, but not troops
AFP | The US military has begun moving non-essential gear out of Syria but is not withdrawing troops for now, defense officials said Friday amid...
Managing minefields: Saudi/UAE aid puts Pakistan-Iran relations on the spot
James M Dorsey | Pakistan is traversing minefields as it concludes agreements on investment, balance of payments support and delayed payment oil deliveries with Saudi...
Pompeo vows ‘every last Iranian boot’ will be expelled from Syria
AFP | US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vowed Thursday the United States and its allies would work diplomatically to expel all Iranian troops from...
Israeli ex-minister pleads guilty to spying for Iran
News Desk | An Israeli former cabinet minister admitting to spying for Iran on Wednesday in a plea deal in exchange for an 11-year prison...
Trump advisor in Turkey for talks on Syria pullout
AFP | The White House's National Security advisor will meet with Ankara officials on Tuesday to discuss the surprise withdrawal of US troops from Syria,...
Thailand will not forcibly deport Saudi woman: official
AFP | The Saudi woman who made a desperate plea for asylum after landing at Bangkok airport will not be forcibly deported from Thailand, an...
US Syria withdrawal must be done with allies’ defence ‘assured’: Bolton
AFP | US President Donald Trump's national security adviser said Sunday during a visit to Israel that the American withdrawal from Syria must be done...