Hardline Positions are Deadlocked
Observers of evolution of the Syrian crisis since 2011 have noticed that any hardline position taken by any side has always led to equally hard line ones from the other side, so that the law of action and reaction was the predominant and determining…
The Consequence of extremism and stubbornness
The invitation of Moscow and Cairo Platforms [of Syrian opposition] to Riyadh to discuss the formation of one delegation of the Syrian opposition was a new step in securing the necessary elements for the completion of the political process. Regardle…
De Mistura is not saying unfounded words
De Mistura is not saying unfounded words The international envoy to Syria, Staffan de Mistura, expected next month to witness the beginning of qualitative changes in the Syrian crisis. De Mistura's statement condenses the summary of international an…
Between Old and New
One of the most prominent characteristics of a major crisis in history, like the crisis we are experiencing now, is that it usually marks the beginning of a new stage of development of human society – a stage in which “inertia forces” become an obst…
Adapt… Adapt!
Day after day, more people become convinced of the idea that the countdown for the Syrian crisis has really begun, and that the Syrian political process through Geneva negotiations is about to take a dramatic qualitative turn in the path of negotiat…
The Political Solution and National Sovereignty
Violation of the Syrian national sovereignty has been, and is still, one of the main risks caused by the country's comprehensive national crisis. The Syrian ground has turned into a battle field, and a diverse- front/ objective conflict. The role an…
The Russian-US Deal vs. de Mistura’s «Initiative»
The core, written and declared, breakthrough within the 5-doucument Russian-US deal on Syria, has been pushing Washington to wage joint airstrikes against internationally designated terrorist organizations, like ISIS and Al-Nusra Front, with a focu…
The «Crown» Jumps Ship..!
The Yes-to-Exit results of the British referendum on whether to stay or leave the European Union introduce a significant economic and political indication, not only on British, European levels, rather on international one, as well.
Preparations for the Final Round of Geneva-3
The last round of Geneva-3 has witnessed and been followed by several attacks by different sides against the Truce in Syria. Ever since, there have been different voices insinuating that the essential weight is back again to be militarily, according…
Higher Agreement, Weaker Obstacle Creators..!
As early as the start of the recent round of Geneva Intra-Syrian Talks up till now, the Syrian scene has been witnessing a number of rapid political and on-ground events.