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Iraq halts oil exports to Syria amid regional instability
By bnm Gulf bureau Iraq has suspended crude oil exports to Syria, citing regional instability, in a move that threatens to deepen Syria's fuel crisis, Iraqi officials said on December 22. The decision to halt shipments of approximately 120,
What just happened in Syria, and who benefits most? Well, that part is easy
There’s not a whole lot of moral clarity available in the treacherous political and historical landscape of Syria, except that almost no one laments the downfall of the 54-year Assad dynasty. Like most nations of the modern Middle East,
He toppled a dictator and traded fatigues for suits — Syria's new leader tries to reassure the U.S.
Will he walk the walk and not just talk the talk? And if he doesn’t win in the elections, will he peacefully stand aside for whoever does win?” one analyst said.
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Can lessons from Iraq's regime change be applied in Syria?
If regional tensions escalate, disruptions to energy supplies could impact global markets, including Japan, which remains disengaged despite the mounting crisis.
Blinken makes unannounced trip to Iraq as international community grapples with Syrian regime collapse
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Iraq Friday to meet with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani as the international community grapples with the implications of the Syrian government’s collapse.
What is going on in Syria and what the hell does it mean for US troops?
With the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and an uncertain future, U.S. troops in the region must navigate a geopolitical minefield.
In data: Syria after the war
The war in Syria has left a trail of destruction. The country is devastated, fragmented, and economically ruined. Millions of people are displaced, or dependent on humanitarian aid. DW presents an illustrated overview.

Assad's Inner Circle Fled Syria After His Fall

The Assad regime has fallen. Why are foreign powers still targeting Syria?
How Assad's Inner Circle Fled Syria After His Fall
President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia on December 8, leaving behind many of his collaborators, some of whom sought refuge in neighbouring countries. According to two sources, the ousted president, who fled to Moscow via the Russian military airfield in Hmeimim on Syria's coast, was accompanied by only a handful of confidants.
How Assad's inner circle scrambled to escape Syria after regime's fall
More Than Twice as Many U.S. Troops Are in Syria as Previously Disclosed
A Pentagon spokesman said the increase was unrelated to the fall of President Bashar al-Assad to rebel forces in early December.
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On Syria tour, Blinken pledges to work with Iraq against IS jihadists
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken promised Friday to work with Iraq to ensure no resurgence of the Islamic State group after Bashar al-Assad's overthrow in neighbouring Syria.The Islamic State group (IS) overran large swathes of Iraq and neighbouring Syria in 2014,
Blinken Makes Surprise Visit to Iraq in Syria Diplomacy Effort
Blinken said he spoke to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani about the situation in Syria after the Assad regime's fall.
Syria’s new HTS government is a vehicle for imperialism’s struggle to control the Middle East
Despite the rhetoric about a global war against Islamist terrorism, the US has long utilised reactionary Islamist groups in the Middle East and Asia. Al-Qaeda was created by the CIA and Pakistani intelligence,