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Published in: North Africa, West Asia

Published on: 17 May 2017

Written by: Karim Zidan All articles by Karim Zidan

On January 28, locals from western Aleppo gathered to watch a football match, as a testament to how powerful the...

Published in: North Africa, West Asia

Published on: 9 January 2017

Written by: Irfan Chowdhury All articles by Irfan Chowdhury

The optimal outcome of the conflict in Syria is for democratic elections to take place and the regime to step down....

Published in: North Africa, West Asia

Published on: 13 December 2016

Written by: Doha Hassan All articles by Doha Hassan

It is just an image, containing something, a new event; a newsworthy event, but look closely at the image, it...

Published in: North Africa, West Asia

Published on: 31 October 2016

Written by: Joe Sammut All articles by Joe Sammut

The debate around a no-fly zone in Syria is governed by divisions in the political establishment and opposing views.

Published in: openSecurity

Published on: 20 March 2014

Written by: Anton Klepke and Kajsa Olsson All articles by Anton Klepke and Kajsa Olsson

As the Syrian civil war moves into its fourth year, citizen journalists have filled the gap left by professionals...

Published in: openSecurity

Published on: 22 June 2011

Written by: Humayun Saleem All articles by Humayun Saleem

China and Taiwan seek to increase economic exchanges by allowing individuals to travel from Mainland China to...

Published in: openSecurity

Published on: 15 June 2011

Written by: Radu Nikolaus Botez All articles by Radu Nikolaus Botez

Long-standing maritime disputes between China and its neighbours intensify. Afghan President Hamai Karzai visits...

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