Russia's shadow fleet is a ticking bomb for global oil
2026-05-21
The Mozambican-flagged oil tanker Deyna, suspected of belonging to Russia's shadow fleet, is seen
Obstruction on multiple fronts: Russia and China undermine maritime security
2026-04-28
headquarters in New York on April 7, 2026. [Timothy A. Clary/AFP] Russia and China vetoed
After Syria setback, Russia shifts focus to Africa
2025-01-02
as a feasible alternative given the prohibitive costs of moving significant military assets from Syria or Russia
Bleak future for Russia in the Middle East: analysts
2024-06-13
in a photograph posted October 21, 2021. [Russian Ministry of Defense] Russia is losing
Russia-Iran 'marriage of convenience' on shaky ground
2024-07-02
of Binnish, in Idlib province, on August 25, 2023, denounces Russia's actions in Syria and Ukraine. [Omar Haj
Russia's bloody legacy in Syria shows perils of self-serving partnerships
2024-12-20
. The future of Russia's bases in Syria is uncertain. [Delil Souleiman/AFP] While the US
Russia's failed Syrian gambit exposes al-Assad's fatal miscalculation
2024-12-27
. Despite years of military cooperation, Russia failed to build a professional, self-reliant Syrian military
Iranian nuclear scientists' 2024 Russia visit sparks weapons development fears
2025-08-13
. He noted that Russia ranks among the world's most advanced producers of dual-use nuclear technologies
Leveraging American technology to secure Syrian stability
2026-09-19
Syrian security forces stand guard in Damascus, Syria, on July 12, 2026, as authorities intensify
China and Russia oil deals fuel Iranian regime's regional destabilization, experts warn
2025-08-14
Nikoubazl/NurPhoto via AFP] Russia and China's sustained purchase of sanctioned
Silent backers rising as US power secures the Strait of Hormuz
2026-04-27
in isolation, instead benefiting from a calculated web of quiet backing from China and Russia
YPJ female fighters integrate into Syrian police force
2026-09-12
parade marking in Qamishli, northern Syria, on April 4, 2026. The all-female Kurdish force played a major
Syria's bold new push to end displacement crisis
2026-09-11
A displaced family rests outside a tent in Syria's Hama province on May 22, 2025, as many residents
Evolving regional security: Beyond Syrian ground operations
2026-09-10
in northeastern al-Hasakeh province on April 16, ending a decade-long US military presence in Syria
Iran, Russia, China orchestrate Suez disruption
2024-04-02
orchestrated by major geopolitical actors. This disruption is a strategic move involving Russia