Category Archives: Gulf Cooperation Council

Syria: a Russian dilemma – sovereignty, ego and regional influence

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Leif Eriksson

All along since the beginning of the protests in Deraa, March 2010 Russia has stood by Syria. At first this was not so difficult. President Assad promised reforms and amnesty through his spokesperson Bouthaina Shaaban, spoke to the Syrian parliament, … Continue reading →

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Syria: Assad changes Minister of Defense ahead of showdown with Davutoğlu; Ali Habib out – Dawood Rajiha in

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Leif Eriksson

According to SANA President Bashar al-Assad appointed General Dawood Rajiha, the current army chief of staff to the position of minister of defense. According to SANA the changes was part of “the consecutive steps announced by President Bashar al-Assad recently”. … Continue reading →

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Syria: Ramadan massacres spreads condemnation against the regime of Bashar al-Assad to GCC, Arab League and Saudi Arabia

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Leif Eriksson

Up until the attack on Hama the day before the holy month of Ramadan condemnation against the Syrian regime had been limited to the ‘usual suspects’ – USA, EU and Turkey. But with Hama the UNSC deadlock suddenly unlocked with … Continue reading →

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