Frud Bezhan

Dec 10, 2024 | rferl.org | Kian Sharifi |Mike Eckel |Ray Furlong |Frud Bezhan

With the dust still swirling after the dramatic collapse of the Syrian government, some Western governments have hinted that they may be open to working with emerging new rulers that they currently consider to be a terrorist organization. Three key European capitals have all indicated that they could change their stance on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the blacklisted Islamist militant group that swept into Damascus on December 8.

Dec 9, 2024 | rferl.org | Kian Sharifi |Ray Furlong |Frud Bezhan |Steve Gutterman

Abu Muhammad al-Jolani was for years a relatively obscure militant leader in Syria. But the 42-year-old has shot to prominence after leading a stunning military offensive that toppled longtime Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. In a sign of his rapid rise, Jolani used his real name -- Ahmed al-Sharaa -- rather than his nom de guerre as he triumphantly announced "the capture of Damascus" in a televised address on December 8.

Dec 8, 2024 | flipboard.com | Michael Scollon |Frud Bezhan

10 hours agoThe October 7 attack on Israel has now cost Iran its regional proxy forces. When Hamas’s Yahya Sinwar launched Operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel on October 7, 2023, he intended to deal a decisive blow against a powerful nation-state—and he succeeded. But the state his attack has devastated …

Dec 8, 2024 | rferl.org | Ray Furlong |Frud Bezhan |Steve Gutterman |Kian Sharifi

The collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime sparked nationwide celebrations, as scenes of jubilation and chaos unfolded across the country. In the early hours of December 8, videos emerged on social media showing groups of people gathering on Umayyad Square in Damascus, a key landmark in the capital. Thousands more joined them throughout the day, with some participants climbing atop a tank.

Dec 8, 2024 | lrt.lt | Michael Scollon |Frud Bezhan

00:00 | 00:00 Kai prieš ketvirtį amžiaus Vladimiras Putinas perėmė valdžią griūvančioje posovietinėje Rusijoje, jis nedelsdamas ėmėsi atkurti Maskvos, kaip pasaulinės galybės, statusą. Ši publikacija yra LRT.lt portalo partnerio „Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty“ (RFE / RL) originalus kūrinys. Prireikė 15 metų, bet Rusija pavaizdavo savo karinę intervenciją Sirijos pilietiniame kare kaip įrodymą, kad ji vėl tapo jėga, su kuria reikia skaitytis tarptautinėje arenoje.