Prayuth Chan-ocha to lead shaky Thai coalition dominated by ex-military personnel
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- July 16, 2019
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Turkey In 20161
- Middle East
- February 5, 2016
Concerned about developments on its southern border, Turkey will adopt a more assertive stance towards the Syrian and possibly engage in a limited intervention.
Shifting US policy as Iran sanctions lifted0
- Middle East
- January 30, 2016
While the lifting of sanctions may signal a broader shift in U.S.-Iranian relations, the historically fraught relationship faces many challenges.
Briefing: Saudi-Iranian Relations0
- Middle East
- January 5, 2016
Islam has become the central ideological battle ground in the new Middle Eastern Cold War
Russia, Turkey & a no-fly zone in northern Syria0
- Middle East
- October 19, 2015
Turkey’s desire for a no fly zone over northern Syria has been frustrated by Russian intervention.
Syria: a more coherent strategy?0
- Middle East
- September 28, 2015
As Western leaders soften their stance over Bashar al Assad’s future, the groundwork for a political solution may be in the offing.