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Aleppo Has Fallen. Now What?

Now comes the time for battle against the remaining jihadists, coupled with Turkey’s war against the Kurds.

Ryan BohlRyan BohlDecember 15, 2016November 29, 2021

Slowly But Surely, Europe Gets Serious About Its Own Defense

The EU proposes to fund defense research while Belgium and the Netherlands pool the acquisition of new ships.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 30, 2016November 28, 2021

After Mosul Falls, What Then?

The Iranians, Russians, Saudis and Turks are all jockeying for influence in Iraq while America looks on wearily.

Ryan BohlRyan BohlOctober 27, 2016November 21, 2021

Spanish City in North Africa at the Heart of Diplomatic Row

Russian warships sail past Ceuta this time, but its ambiguous NATO status makes it a popular port of call.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 26, 2016November 25, 2021
François Hollande David Cameron

Post Brexit, France May Get the European Army It Always Wanted

France has long aspired to lead a defense union outside NATO.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 19, 2016November 15, 2021

Turkey Goes into Syria, Or How to Influence People with Tanks

Turkey’s first priority is stopping Kurdish separatism. Longer term, it is looking at gaining regional influence.

Ryan BohlRyan BohlSeptember 1, 2016November 28, 2021

Assad Shifts Strategy, Attacks Kurdish Rebel Group in Syria

The Syrian dictator has so far left the Kurds alone. What changed his mind is anyone’s guess.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 19, 2016November 21, 2021

If Assad Captures Aleppo, Then What for the West?

Neither Turkey nor the United States will panic if Aleppo falls. Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, might.

Ryan BohlRyan BohlJuly 14, 2016November 21, 2021

Assad Loyalists Break Ceasefire, Besiege Aleppo

The Syrian regime launches an attempt to retake the opposition’s last remaining stronghold in the north.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 28, 2016July 2, 2020

Putin Orders Start of Withdrawal from Syria

The Russian leader starts to pull his troops out of Syria after six months.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 14, 2016November 21, 2021

Why the Free Syrian Army Never Went Anywhere

Relatively moderate and well-educated rebels weren’t numerous enough to lead the Syrian opposition.

Ryan BohlRyan BohlMarch 11, 2016July 2, 2020

Syria Truce Gives Regime Time to Besiege Aleppo

World powers agree that the fighting in Syria must stop — but not for another week.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 12, 2016November 25, 2021

Assad’s Forces Close In on Aleppo for Decisive Battle

Reclaiming the city for the regime would go a long way toward stamping out Syria’s non-Islamic State opposition.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 8, 2016November 28, 2021

Russia Helps Assad Reconquer Syria’s Heartland

Russian airstrikes are enabling the regime to retake territory from Syria’s least fanatical rebels.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 14, 2016November 29, 2021

British Lawmakers Back Strikes Against Islamists

David Cameron wins support for military action — and splits the opposition Labour Party.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 2, 2015November 25, 2021

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