Today, Canada recognises the State of Palestine.   My statement: www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/stat...

Türkiye is ‘key’ on new road to peace in Middle East: US envoy www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/...

Rubio warns Syria could be weeks away from 'full-scale civil war' www.bbc.com/news/article...

The growing influence of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf monarchies over al-Sharaa—who adheres to a Salafi ideology—is not in Turkey’s strategic interest. Yet Erdoğan appears indifferent.

❗Turkey should be wary of Ahmed al-Sharaa’s growing international recognition, especially given that HTS under his leadership has previously targeted Turkish-backed groups in Assad’s Syria. De facto or de jure Kurdish autonomy in Syria offers several strategic advantages for Turkey—chief among them,

Kurdish Militant Group PKK to End Four-Decade Conflict With Turkey www.wsj.com/world/middle...

China Eyes Syria as Next Frontier for Strategic Investment slguardian.org/china-eyes-s...

Al-Sharaa’s message is clear: if the West refuses to lift sanctions, provide financial aid, deter Israeli aggression, and support Syria’s reconstruction, his government will have no choice but to turn to Russia — and potentially even CHINA — to fill the vacuum.

I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis. My heartfelt condolences to the Catholic community and all of humanity. He was the Pope of the poor, of refugees, of justice, of love, and of peace. A true champion of interfaith dialogue. May God grant him the highest place in heaven.

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Kurdish-led SDF agrees to integrate with Syrian government forces www.bbc.com/news/article...

"More than 500 people have been killed in fighting between forces of the new government and remnants of the ousted regime, according to a war monitor, which said more than 300 were civilians." www.nytimes.com/2025/03/08/w...

Today, after the discussion involving Zelenskyy, Trump, and Vance, it is evident that the U.S. has increasingly taken on the characteristics of a tribal state.

Trump's plan to move Palestinians out of Gaza may be accepted by Jordan, but Egypt's Sisi is likely to be adamantly against it because it might lead to a coup attempt and jeopardize his hold on power.

Defense Department drafting plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from Syria after recent Trump comments www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...

The Russia-Iran Coalition Deepens👇 www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder...

#Trump intends to withdraw US troops from Syria: Israeli media 👇 www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/...

#Syria-Xinjiang link: #China warns leaders in #Damascus not to threaten security elsewhere 👇 www.scmp.com/news/china/d...

UN envoy warns Syria’s war ‘has not ended yet’ as US says truce extended www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/202...

#Trump says #Turkey holds the key to #Syria 's future www.reuters.com/world/middle...

a- The HTS and other Salafi factions backed by #Turkey and the West may function as geopolitical instruments or proxies to counter #Russia and #China. These factions possess the capacity to incite separatist movements among #Chechens and other #Muslim minorities in Russia, potentially resulting in

The end of the #Assad regime seems nearer after the recent capture of #Hama by #Syrian rebel forces, following their takeover of Aleppo. However, #Syria could become another #Libya, where different factions fight for power.

Turkish spy chief makes symbolic visit to pray in Damascus after Assad’s fall www.ekathimerini.com/politics/for...

Chute de Bachar Al-Assad : Vladimir Poutine et Recep Tayyip Erdogan, frères ennemis en Syrie www.lemonde.fr/internationa...

- Nearly thirty years ago, former National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski issued a prophetic warning. “Potentially, the most dangerous scenario,” he said, “would be a grand coalition of #China, #Russia, and perhaps #Iran, an ‘anti-hegemonic’ coalition united not by ideology but by

I do hope that there are people in Trump's circle to point this out. I am holding out hope that Trump is transactional more than anything else, and if he can be convinced it is more in his interests not to let Putin run the board, then other scenarios become possible... (hope spring eternal!)

In this situation, the U.S. may emerge as the biggest loser, inadvertently uniting and strengthening its enemies, making them more focused in the region where the primary geopolitical competition will unfold.

#Russia and #Iran may seem like the losers in the short term, but in the medium to long term, the situation could change significantly if #Trump stops supporting Ukraine's war efforts and ends the conflict in #Ukraine in Russia's favor.

a-) With the fall of the #Assad regime, #China, along with #Israel, is poised to become one of the biggest winners. The alliance between China and #Russia is expected to strengthen, especially as Russia will shift its focus to Asia and the #Arctic following a potentially favourable resolution to

#Syrian prime minister says government is still functioning but foreign and domestic challenges loom 👇 apnews.com/article/syri...

A senior U.S. official, speaking on the condition of anonymity noted #Turkey and the U.S. have been operating in full engagement throughout this process. 👇 t24.com.tr/haber/suriye...

#Syrians have a right to celebrate the fall of the #Assad regime. However, this joy may be short-lived due to the potential for internal struggles and conflicts among armed groups, along with various religious and ethnic factions. Such divisions could lead #Syria into prolonged chaos, similar to

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#Turkish president says he backs rebel advance on #Damascus www.theguardian.com/world/video/...

#Syrian rebels appear to have entered #Damascus as regime’s defenses collapse www.cnn.com/world/live-n...

The end of the #Assad regime seems nearer after the recent capture of #Hama by #Syrian rebel forces, following their takeover of Aleppo. However, #Syria could become another #Libya, where different factions fight for power.

#Syrian rebel forces post video celebrating next to air defences near #Aleppo airport news.sky.com/video/syrian...

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If the #Syrian rebels were to acquire a significant arsenal of surface-to-air missiles (SAMs), it could dramatically shift the trajectory of the conflict in their favour, akin to how #Ukraine's effective use of such systems has shaped its resistance against #Russian air power.

1-) The unexpected offensive by #Syrian opposition forces in #Aleppo has introduced new complexities to the #Syrian conflict, which could trigger direct or indirect confrontations involving #Turkey (+ #Azerbaijan), #Russia, and #Iran, both within #Syria and especially in the #Caucasus region.

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Within the framework of the new #Kurdish 'peace process', #Erdogan appears willing to pursue reconciliation with the #Kurds not only within #Turkey but also in #Syria. This includes the possibility of accepting the de facto autonomy of the Kurds in Syria.

The offensive also shows that #Erdogan was never genuinely committed to making peace with #Assad. Instead, he maneuvered strategically, playing along with #Putin by pretending to be open to reconciliation with Assad.

a-) The shocking attack by the #Syrian opposition on #Aleppo, which is the second-largest city in #Syria, could not have been carried out without the approval of both the United States of America and #Turkey. It is quite probable that this new development is taking place against the backdrop of the

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