The Myth of Syria’s Recovery
Salah Qallab for Asharq al-Awsat
May 22, 2015
What new developments have led some to conclude the Syrian crisis is on its way to a solution?
What new developments have led some to conclude the Syrian crisis is on its way to a solution?
Announcement comes as US Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in highest-level US visit to Russia since the beginning of the Ukraine crisis in 2013
Communities traditionally loyal to the Assad regime are reconsidering their support, as many Syrians see a serious decline of the regime’s popularity in its areas of influence
Geneva meetings do not constitute a conference and are not expected to produce any major announcements, says the UN special envoy
New agreement between Damascus and Moscow aims to boost cooperation in electoral expertise for optimal transparency
Delegation headed by Coalition President Khaled Khoja met with members of revolutionary and military forces, along with representatives of elected local councils to discuss the political, military and assistance affairs of the Syrian revolution
UN envoy will hold separate consultations with Syrian, regional and international parties prior to administering recommendations on a third Geneva conference , diplomatic sources claim
Talks between the Syrian government and opposition figures will be held separately at the upcoming Geneva talks in May
Political efforts to solve the Syrian crisis should include all regional and international sides at the upcoming Geneva peace talks in May, says Syrian deputy foreign minister
Deputy foreign minister reveals a third round of Syrian-Syrian talks will likely be held in the Swiss city of Geneva in May
Commission head stresses delegation will not be sent to any dialogue conducted by Kazakhstan
Ghalioun has called upon Arab League countries to lift a ban on the delivery of anti-aircraft weapons to the Free Syrian Army
Minister Zoubi says Syria’s political and economic system, strong army and independent decision-making aggravate its enemies
“We will declare our official position upon return to Damascus, but we think it is possible to build on the results in Moscow”, says secretary of the National Democratic Action Commission
Head of Syrian government delegation claims consultative meetings in the Russian capital were successful in spite of increasing geopolitical challenges
The opposition failed, while Jaafari’s arrogance and lack of respect foiled Moscow’s desire to provide a domesticated opposition that can persuade the Syrian people it would deliver their salvation
Deputy FM says Russians bear witness to the achievements of the Moscow meetings in spite of Saudi-led propaganda
Foreign Ministry calls for the enforcement of counterterrorism resolutions against terrorists and backing states after attack rocked Aleppo’s city
Government delegation refuses to assist in uncovering the fate of thousands of detained and missing inside Syria
Lavrov says challenges of terrorism are vast, requiring united efforts to find solutions to all urgent issues on the national agenda
