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Russia: A Partner in Syria?

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Russia: A Partner in Syria?

By Frederic C. Hof

By all accounts Secretary of State John Kerry is deeply moved by the suffering of the Syrian people and its negative political, economic, and security consequences for American friends and allies in the region and beyond. It would therefore be not at all surprising if reports that he seeks a deal with Russia aimed at […]

Syria

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Itani Quoted by Inquisitr on Likelihood of Syrian Transition Government

By Faysal Itani

Read the full article here.

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Constructive Development Solutions during War: An Interview with Hisham Dirani, Director of Binaa

By Juma Alabdon

Amid the war and the savage bombardment raging today in Syria, Binaa is working on development and construction. Some might say that building and developing in the shadow of destructive bombardment in Syria is illogical. However, Binaa director Hisham Dirani responded to some questions to explain the significance of this work in the current context.

Syria

In the News

Itani Quoted by Bloomberg on the Future of Syrian Peace Talks

By Faysal Itani

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Syria

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Stein Quoted by Financial Times on Turkey’s Role in Syria

By Aaron Stein

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Farkas Joins MSNBC to Discuss America’s Role in Syria

By Evelyn Farkas

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A Telling US Outreach to Russia in Syria

By Faysal Itani

As recently as a few weeks ago the United States had repeatedly rejected strategic cooperation with Russia in Syria. Now it is reportedly proposing a limited partnership there, in which the United States would share intelligence and coordinate attacks with Russia against the al-Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front. In return, Russia will compel the Assad regime to […]

Syria

In the News

Itani Quoted by The Telegraph on US Syria Strategy

By Faysal Itani

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Hof Quoted by Rare on Russia and the United States in Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

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What the Suicide Bombings in al-Qaa Tell Us about Terrorist Tactics in Lebanon

By Mona Alami

On Monday June 27, Eight suicide bombings struck the predominantly Christian town of al-Qaa on the Lebanese border with Syria. Lebanese security officials believe the attacks to be the work of the Islamic State (ISIS), though the terrorist organization has not claimed responsibility. Whether or not ISIS is responsible, the attacks reflect a shift in […]

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Marie Forestier

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Syria Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Bahar Ghandehari

Junior Policy Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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Sinan Hatahet

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Syria Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Economy & Business

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Ömer Özkizilcik

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Syria Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic English

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Jonathan Panikoff

Senior Director, Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

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Amany Qaddour

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Syria Project

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