Russia Sabotages Chemical Weapons Inspections in Syria
Since the fall of the Assad regime, Syria’s new government has allowed UN chemical weapons inspectors into the country
Since the fall of the Assad regime, Syria’s new government has allowed UN chemical weapons inspectors into the country
For the first time in half a century, a Syrian president will address the UN’s general assembly this month
Damascus is missing out on a vast source of reconstruction funds
State ratchets up pressure on SDF
Moscow remains far from fully embracing the new Syrian government
The UN body shows goodwill toward Damascus
Israel’s aims are far from humanitarian
The SDF’s autonomy project faces major external pressures.
The group fears being sidelined by Moscow
Damascus must tackle a list of conditions to unlock aid
Differing dynamics reflect growing government legitimacy
The jihadists’ interests intersect with those of Iran