Self Defense

The Majalla has met with the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria, Mohammed Riad Al-Shaqfa. In an expansive interview, Shaqfa expressed dissatisfaction with the vacillations of international actors over how to best resolve the Syrian crisis. Crucially, he insisted that the Assad regime cannot be a part of any political solution, as a consequence of the year-long violent crackdown organized by the government. Frustrated by the lack of any action to meet the international condemnation ...

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Blood and a Propaganda War

The crisis in Syria continues to be the focus of foreign governments who are anxious of the humanitarian situation, but doubtless also worried about the political fallout and destabilising effects of a potential full-blown civil war. Although domestic protests in Moscow have deflected a little of Russia’s interest and involvement in Middle East affairs for now, China has reportedly urged the Syrian government to cooperate with international aid agencies, allow access to problem areas an...

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