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Turkey's new red line in Syria
The Turkish military intervention in Syria is directed at both ISIS and Kurdish militants, both of which have moved dangerously close to the Turkish border. Turkish army tanks move toward the Syrian...
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Here is why Turkey launched its operation in Syria
Relations between Ankara, Moscow and Washington could determine the endgame in Syria. A child waves toward Turkish troops heading to the Syrian border, in Karkamis, Turkey, Aug. 26. Photo: AP
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The future of Russian-Iranian cooperation in Syria
Moscow and Tehran appear to be united in their position on Syria, even if Russian military airstrikes may no longer be possible from bases within Iran.
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The US and Russia need to do a better job of teaming up against ISIS
While Russia and the U.S. agreed to cooperate in future airstrikes against ISIS, there is still very little military communication between the two sides and very little agreement about who should...
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The Middle East's time of troubles: The view from Russia
A new report from a group of leading Middle East experts in Russia lays out the primary challenges facing the troubled region.
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What is behind the failure of the Syria ceasefire agreement?
Interview: Russian Ambassador Alexander Aksenenok talks about the logic of the recent events in Syria, explaining the reasons why the Russia-U.S. agreement failed.
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The US presidential debates are just solidifying the narrative about Russia
Based on the outcome of the first presidential debate, it appears that neither Donald Trump nor Hillary Clinton is willing to discuss any substantive changes to America’s Russia policy.
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Why Turkey wants a role in the liberation of Mosul
Turkish ambitions to have a greater say in the future of Mosul could force the nation to accept greater cooperation with Russia and Iran. Iraq's elite counterterrorism forces advance, near Mosul,...
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The rivalry between Moscow and Washington for the right to defeat ISIS
As the U.S.-led coalition continues its assault on Mosul, Russia is looking for ways to remain involved in the fight against Islamic terrorism.
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Why the loss of Palmyra should worry Russia
To avoid losing any positive momentum in the Syrian conflict, Russia may be forced to confront the military prospect of putting boots on the ground. A general view of the ancient ruins of the city of...
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Chechnya has come a long and hard way since the 1990s
Fears of ISIS taking root in Chechnya may be overblown. Despite scattered incidents linked to radicals, Chechnya is mostly oriented toward Russia. Pictured: President of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov....
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Turkey’s New Year party terrorist attack reminds 2017 won’t be easy
Less than 24 hours into the New Year, Turkey experienced the first major terrorist attack of 2017. We look back at the 10 terrorism attacks of the past year that made headlines.
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The Turkish New Year's massacre and the future of terrorism
If the recent tragic events in Istanbul are any indication, nightclubs could become a target for future terrorist attacks by ISIS.
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What policy will Trump pursue in Central Asia?
While the U.S. has announced intentions to pull back from the world scene, any sign that Russia or China is gaining too much influence in Central Asia could force the hand of the Trump administration.
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Libya to test the Kremlin's readiness to cooperate with the West
Russia is reported to have deployed its special forces on the Libyan borders — a move that might lead to both confrontation and collaboration with the West.
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