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Syrian Civil War
Replacing Baathists with Islamists: why Kurds and other minorities in Syria have not seen equality
HASAKAH (Realist English). The overthrow of Bashar al‑Assad and the rise to power in Damascus of radical Islamist groups has not...
Iran sends US a 14-point plan: Tehran demands troop withdrawal and lifting of blockade, Trump calls it ‘unacceptable’
TEHRAN (Realist English). Over the past 24 hours, the negotiation process between the US and Iran has received a new impetus:...
From the Aegean to Idlib: Turkey prepares for war on multiple fronts
ANKARA (Realist English). Over the past two months, Turkey has taken a number of steps to strengthen its military presence and...
A century of violence from the Jeddah massacre to the killings in Kobani: how Turkey exterminated Arabs
ISTANBUL (Realist English). The long and bloody history of the Turkish state's relations with the Arab population — both Muslim and...
«The Kurdish card is a weapon of major powers»: Yaşar Yakış on why Turkey missed its chance to solve the Kurdish issue
ANKARA (Realist English). Yaşar Yakış — a Turkish diplomat and statesman who served as Turkey's Minister of Foreign Affairs, ambassador to Saudi...
Saudi Arabia launches humanitarian projects in Syria, pledges support for rubble clearance and infrastructure rebuilding
DAMASCUS (Realist English). Saudi Arabia on Sunday unveiled a series of humanitarian projects in Syria, including large-scale rubble clearance in...
Gold fever grips post-Assad Syria as treasure hunters scour land for buried riches
DAMASCUS (Realist English). Since the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime last December, a new nightly ritual has taken hold on...
Druze leader warns Israel: Syria massacre is a red flag for our own security
AKKO (Realist English). Sheikh Muafak Tarif, the spiritual leader of the Druze community in Israel, issued a stark warning on...
Syrian lawyers call for investigation into attacks on Druze community in Suwayda
DAMASCUS (Realist English). The Committee for Human Rights and Public Freedoms of the Syrian Bar Association’s Suwayda branch has issued...
Kyiv Rejects Merz’s Initiative on Ukraine’s Intermediate EU Membership
KYIV (Realist English). The Ukrainian leadership has not supported the initiative of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who proposed introducing "associated membership"...
Russia’s Oil and Gas Revenues Jump 39% in May, But Budget Loses Out Due to Stronger Ruble
MOSCOW (Realist English). The Russian economy continues to adapt to external challenges, showing a mixed picture. A slowdown in economic growth...
“Cuba Does Not Change Its Principles”: Cuban Ambassador Orta González Responds to US Pressure
MOSCOW (Realist English). The Cuban people are ready to defend the life and dignity of Venezuela's leadership, just as 32 Cubans...
Israel prepares strike on Iran: leak of uranium capture plan causes scandal in Knesset
TEHRAN (Realist English). The diplomatic process between the United States and Iran has entered its final stage, but military rhetoric on...
The G2 Era as Reality: China Cannot Be Contained, the US Cannot Be Displaced
WASHINGTON (Realist English). The United States and China are beginning to recognize that neither side is capable of forcing the...
“The fire of World War III is flaring up”: Gennady Zyuganov calls on leftist forces to unite and rise up against capitalism
MOSCOW (Realist English). On May 24, the 3rd International Anti‑Fascist Forum began its work in Moscow. Gennady Zyuganov, leader of the...
Turkey and Israel on the verge of direct confrontation
MOSCOW (Realist English). Leading researcher at IMEMO RAS and Candidate of Historical Sciences Stanislav Ivanov analyzes the causes and consequences...
NATO Anchors at Hormuz? IRGC Warns of Retaliation
TEHRAN (Realist English). On May 20, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued an uncompromising statement: if the United States undertakes...
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