November 22, 2012
by Anne Hobson
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Author: Anne Hobson Date: 22 November, 2012 Category: Political, Military Actors: Cuba, Syria The Internet increases the access, velocity and magnitude of information and promotes high levels of political engagement, agenda focus and network strength. Moreover, it permits greater interaction between like-minded, geographically … Continue reading
November 9, 2012
by Alex Friedfeld
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Author: Alex Friedfeld Date: 8 November, 2012 Category: Political, Military Actors: Syria, Free Syrian Army, United States As Syria continues to be embroiled in conflict, some feel that the rebel Free Syrian Army would be able to defeat Assad and end a bloody stalemate … Continue reading
September 7, 2012
by Anne Hobson
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Author: Anne Hobson Date: 7 September, 2012 Category: Political, Economic Actors: King Abdullah II, Jordan, Syria As death tolls in Syria break 20,000, an increasing number of Syrians cross into Jordan. Jordan’s stability is dependent on the balance of different interest groups and political factions. … Continue reading
July 26, 2012
by Eric Barros
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Author: Eric Barros Date: 26 July 2012 Location: Syria and Israel Category: Military, Political Actors: Israeli Air Force, President Bashar al-Assad, Free Syrian Army The introduction of chemical weapons as a credible addition to the already messy crisis in Syria … Continue reading
January 12, 2012
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Author: Chris Keally Source: Haaretz Date: January 12, 2012 Location: Tartus, Syria Category: Diplomatic Actors: MV Chariot, Syria Synopsis: The Russian container ship, MV Chariot, defied international pressure and docked in the Syrian city of Tartus today. While refueling in Cyprus, the MV Chariot was not allowed to … Continue reading
January 10, 2012
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Author: Chris Keally Source: The Daily Star Date: January 10, 2012 Location: Lebanon/Syria Category: Economic, Political Actors: Syrian opposition Synopsis: An investigative report by the Lebanese newspaper, The Daily Star, describes the growing arms trade between Lebanon and Syria. Weapons prices have soared in recent months, as smugglers … Continue reading
January 6, 2012
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Author: Chris Keally Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) Date: January 6, 2012 Location: Damascus, Syria Categories: Political, Military Actors: Syria, Syrian Head Inspector for the Defense Ministry Mahmoud Hamad, Syrian Colonel Afif Suleiman Synopsis: The Syrian state news agency (SANA) reported a suicide bombing in the … Continue reading
December 19, 2011
by Margot Witter
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Author: Chris Keally Source: Al Jazeera Date: December 19, 2011 Location: Syria Category: Diplomatic Actors: The Arab league Synopsis: Arab League officials announced today that Syrian leaders had signed a peace deal and agreed to allow an Arab League observer mission into the country. Arab League officials hope … Continue reading
December 16, 2011
by Margot Witter
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Author: Bryce Jones Source: RIA Novosti Date: 16 December 2011 Location: New York Categories: Diplomatic Actors: Russian Government; UN Security Council Synopsis: Russia introduced a draft resolution to the UN Security Council demanding that all parties cease violence. The resolution contains language criticizing the Syrian government for … Continue reading
December 11, 2011
by Margot Witter
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Author: Michael Hendrix Source: Al Arabiya Date: December 11 Location: Syria Categories: Military Actors: Syrian government forces, Free Syrian Army opposition forces Synopsis: The Free Syrian Army, an anti-regime opposition force composed of defected members of the Syrian army, fought with government forces across Syria early this … Continue reading