What the New Silk Roads are proposing is wide-ranging, economic, interlinked integration from East Asia, through Central Asia, to Iran, Iraq and Syria all the way to the Eastern Mediterranean. ..…
Reports showed that Tajikistan and other ex-Soviet countries of Central Asia have been major sources of recruits for Takfiri terrorist outfits Syria and Iraq.. ..…
While it's understandable that Western governments are mindful of the security risks associated with repatriating ISIS suspects and their family members, many countries, particularly Central Asia, have brought home their nationals from northeast Syria and Iraq by the planeload. ..…
ASIA TURKEY - Turkish media the military Syria is not against Christians.. Franciscans among the nomads the mission of Church Central Asia. The ad gentes in Acts of Apostles. ..…
Trump’s complaints about “endless wars” did not initially translate into the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, Iraq, or Syria. In Asia, his administration was more systematic in diagnosing the economic and security threats posed by China, but that shift was already underway..…
Similarly, neither the United States nor its allies in Europe and Asia should foot the bill for reconstruction in Syria. ..…
Fourth, the presence of people from the countries of Central Asia, Afghanistan and Pakistan in the ranks of ISIS militants Iraq and Syria. Due to the presence of ISIS forces Afghanistan, the security of Central Asia remains priority on Iran agenda. ..…
Aruri is one of at least two members of Tanzim Huras al-Din who hold seats in al Qaeda’s approximately 12-strong global shura council, the vast majority of which still remain in South Asia. That underlines how Syria has now become the prime node of al Qaeda investment, replacing the..…
The Trump and Netanyahu regimes support ISIS and other regional terrorist groups — used by the Pentagon and CIA as proxy imperial forces in the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia and elsewhere. . Israel’s involvement in US aggression on Syria aims to topple its legitimate..…
Robert Fantina,”US encircles Iran with 45 bases, but is concerned with Iran’s activities in Syria”, American Herald tribune, 16 January 2018: https://ahtribune.com/world/north-africa-south-west-asia/syria-crisis/2098-us-iran.html . . [32]. ..…
Asia — Countries in central Asia see the greatest threat from their nationals returning from Iraq and Syria, and to a lesser extent from Afghanistan. In Southeast Asia, a series of successful and thwarted attacks attributed to IS-affiliated groups “underscores the..…
Russia stops Israel from striking Syria . » Asia . Russia has prevented at least three Israeli attacks on military targets in Syria by threatening to intercept and shoot down Israeli aircraft from S-400 air defense systems. ..…
Asia-Pacific Research . . Global Research . . . . . . . The Syria Times - Archive . . . ..…
United States Central Command, based at MacDill air force base Tampa, Florida, covers Middle East from Egypt through Persian Gulf to Central Asia. With area of responsibility that includes Afghanistan, Syria, and Iraq, CENTCOM is the smallest politically the most of Pentagon's six area..…
In November 2018, another study published by CNBC reported that America has spent US$ 5.9 trillion on wars in Middle East and Asia since 2001 including Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. ..…
Notes . [1] Stephen Sahiounie, “The day before Deraa: How the war broke out in Syria.” ... (https://ahtribune.com/world/north-africa-south-west-asia/syria-crisis/1135-day-before-deraa.html) Accessed 24 March, 2019. . ..…
Since this criminal war against Yugoslavia, NATO has expanded its intervention against Libya in Africa and Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria in Asia. ..…
Since this criminal war against Yugoslavia, NATO has expanded its intervention against Libya in Africa, and Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan in Asia. ..…
The country and its subservient allies have been on the wrong side of history too many times, in Iraq, in Syria, In Lebanon in East Asia, in Latin America etc. . . ..…
The sources were also quoted by Sputnik as saying that al-Qafqazi also in cooperation with Jolani played an important role in facilitating passage of terrorists from Central Asia and Caucasus via borders with Turkey. . . . . . . Several Civilians Killed in New US Strikes against Eastern..…
Asia Times staff . . . 17-01-2019 18:25 . . Why what happens . in Syria is important . ... Syria’s antiquities slowly . coming back to life . . . 16-01-2019 18:49 . . ..…
ASIA SYRIA - Assad promises to rebuild the church of Armenian Genocide Deir ez-Zor. ..…
Iran has also been linked to support for al-Qa’ida and has permitted al-Qa’ida to transport funds and fighters through Iran to Syria and South Asia. ..…
Permanent US Occupation of Syria Planned . » Asia . Permanent US Occupation of Syria Planned . . . by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org - Home - Stephen Lendman) . ..…
Its life expectancy is the lowest in Asia (WHO). . ***** . I work in both Syria and Afghanistan, and consider it my duty to point at the differences between two countries, and these two wars. . ..…
Asia Times staff . . . 31-12-2018 08:57 . . US senator: Trump . will ‘pause’ Syria troop withdrawal . Asia Times staff . . . 31-12-2018 07:57 . . Merkel: Germans must . ‘stand fast and fight for convictions’ . ..…
At its peak it held territory spanning most of Syria and Iraq, responsibility for terror attacks across Europe, Asia, and Africa.. ..…
Asia Times staff.. 17-12-2018 03 12. 9, wounds dozens Syria's Afrin. ..…
Several factors—the Islamic State’s shift in focus toward Afghanistan following losses in Iraq and Syria; growing Chinese influence in Central Asia; and ongoing repression by authoritarian governments—point toward a more widespread threat, however, that is likely to affect the region..…
“Believe me, as no one gained from introducing and supporting Daesh and other extremists in Syria and Iraq, no one will gain from introducing them to Afghanistan and Central Asia. ..…
“While President Trump may have raised the prospect of terrorist border infiltration to gain political advantage, facts would support his contention that Middle Easterners from places like Syria, Iraq, and Egypt, as well as from South Asia and the Horn of Africa, do indeed routinely travel..…
Iran’s gradual reintegration into the international community also allowed Russia to cooperate more actively with Iran on regional issues (Syria, the Caspian, the Caucasus, Central Asia) without being accused of controversial alliances. . ..…
They're terrorized by US-supported jihadists in the camp, held captive by US forces, victims of Obama and Trump regime crimes of war and against humanity along with tens of millions of others throughout the region, Central Asia, North Africa, and elsewhere.. US-led terror-bombing Syria..…
the Apostle Philip went on to Syria, Asia Minor, Lydia, Emessa, and everywhere preaching Gospel and undergoing sufferings. ..…
Signed for the Allies by Britain, France and Italy, the treaties saw the country lose its Arab possessions, with Britain receiving a mandate for Palestine and Mesopotamia, and France awarded one for Lebanon and Syria. . Almost 1.3 million ethnic Greeks were forced to leave Asia Minor and..…
ASIA/MIDDLE EAST - UN Secretary-General: repatriation of Christians who fled from Iraq and Syria should be encouraged . . . ASIA/KAZAKHSTAN - Special Prize of the Kazakh President Nazarbayev to the Pontifical Council for Interfaith Dialogue . . . ..…
In Syria, buffer zone quiet but war still a risk . Posted in North Africa & West Asia, Syria . . ..…
NEW YORK - The United States will pursue strategy of isolation, including sanctions, with its allies U.S for Syria told Reuters on Friday.. Jim Jeffrey, U.S special representative for Syria, said Washington would work with countries Europe, Asia and Middle East to impose tough..…
All four countries with Buddhism as the favored religion – Burma (Myanmar), Laos, Mongolia and Sri Lanka – are in the Asia-Pacific region. Three countries – Sudan, Syria and Turkey – favor Islam but do not declare it as the state religion. . ..…
Ending Poverty in South Asia . September 26, 2018 10 0 . . . . World . Turkish military vehicles enter Syria’s Idlib after militant snub . September 26, 2018 11 0 . . . . ..…
Western powers threaten new attack on Syria . Posted in North Africa & West Asia, Syria . . ..…
Asia Afghanistan . China . India . Japan . North Korea . South Korea . ... Asia Afghanistan . China . India . Japan . North Korea . South Korea . ..…
Chas Freeman, former U.S. assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs and ambassador to Saudi Arabia during operation Desert Storm, told AP the Saudis could retaliate in ways that place America’s strategic interests at risk, like permissive rules for overflight between Europe and..…
Whether viewed from the east or the west, the north or the south, Syria will always find itself in an unfortunate position surrounded by much stronger powers. ... Over time, a series of Sunni dynasties emanating from Mesopotamia, the Nile Valley and Asia Minor made Syria the..…
It’s a status-quo power and essentially a supporter of the current US-led world order in Asia. Anti-status quo countries like Russia, China, Syria, and Iran are all agitating for larger or smaller changes in the international system – more territory, more prestige, less Israel – but..…
Gone from Iraq, absent from Syria, and no real interest in either. The pivot to Asia is definitely on. ..…
France wants to preserve the vast colonial empire it conquered during the last century and, if possible, enlarge it with Syria, part of Asia Minor and German territories in Africa. . ... In fact, with Turkey’s decline, if Russia should take Romania, France should take Syria and..…
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