Turning East… Economically and Politically
“We believe that this resolution (i.e., UNSC Resolution 2585 on aid) will contribute to achieving a political settlement in this Arab Republic (i.e., Syria) as soon as possible and to stabilizing the situation in the Middle East in general”.
Why Were Some Upset About 2585?
Last Friday, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2585 on delivering humanitarian aid cross-border and cross-line. Kassioun had noted in the last issue’s editorial, prior to the resolution, that “There is no doubt that among the Sy…
The Crossings, Between the Humanitarian and the Political
On the tenth of this month, the UN Security Council members will discuss the extension of Resolution 2533 regarding the border crossings. In practice, the discussion will determine the fate of the remaining border crossing, which is Bab al-Hawa cros…
Patriotic Syrians’ Wager
The Russia-US June 16 summit has not yet revealed the detailed results with regard to Syria, except by talking about jointly searching to find a solution with regards to humanitarian issues, in addition to making it clear that there is joint work on…
Syria and the Putin-Biden Summit!
The results of the Russian-American summit have not yet emerged, especially with regard to the Syria file. This is quite normal, as such a summit can only involve consensus in very general terms regarding the issues under discussion/negotiation.
What Has Hindered the Implementation of 2254?
It has been nearly five and a half years since the adoption of UNSC Resolution 2254 providing for a solution to the Syrian crisis. At that time, the resolution was adopted unanimously by the members of the UN Security Council, though it has yet to b…
The Putin-Biden Summit and the Syrian Opposition
Talk about the Putin-Biden summit, which will be held on the 16th of this month in Geneva, occupies the top place in the various current political discussions. This is not surprising, especially when it comes to hot clashing points, as is the case i…
National Reconciliation… How?
The narrow-mindedness of some suggests that merely ending foreign presence in Syria and unifying it geographically under one authority is sufficient for ensuring the continuation of its geopolitical presence and unity.
American Arrogance, between the Rhetoric and the Behavior
During the last four months, since the new administration took office, the US rhetoric has been characterized by an escalation in most major affairs in the international framework, especially those related to the conflict with Russia and China, whet…
The Palestinian Lesson
Among the many lessons that can be learned from the current Palestinian uprising, it is imperative to consider the following: