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The Russian Military Commitment in Syria and the Eastern Mediterranean
Article, 17 October 2018
Rod Thornton
Russia is likely to stay in the region for the long term.
Tags: Russia, Syria
""It would be very unlikely that the Israelis were trying to engineer a situation where the Syrians shot down a Russian plane," Bronk said, but perhaps they did intend to use the Il-20 overhead to convince Syria not to shoot. "The S-200 is not a very sophisictated system," said Bronk. "It's not going to distinguish between a fighter and a big plane." "
Syria's air defenses kill 15 Russian airmen in the latest embarrassing blunder
In The News, 18 September 2018 Tags: Aerospace, Russia, Military Sciences, Syria, Global Security Issues
""Secretary Kerry tried incredibly hard to resolve the Syria Crisis, but his main challenge was that he could not back up his diplomacy with the credible threat of force because President Obama took that off the table, and everybody knew that." "
Dr Karin von Hippel on the Syria Crisis
In The News, 11 September 2018 Tags: United States, Syria, Global Security Issues
"But Raffaello Pantucci, of the UK-based security think tank Rusi (Royal United Services Institute), believes this number is too high."They and their families may not number more than several thousand," he says. There are also believed to be other foreign jihadists in Idlib, including Chechens and Uzbeks, although the numbers are likely to be smaller. "
Syria: Who's in control of Idlib?
In The News, 7 September 2018 Tags: International Security Studies, Syria, Middle East and North Africa
"Watch Dr Karin von Hippel on the Syria crisis for BBC The Real Story "
Syria: Has Assad Won?
In The News, 4 August 2018 Tags: Syria, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North Africa
"Listen: Kamal Alam on Israel and Syria. "
Golan Heights: Israel shoots down Syrian fighter
In The News, 24 July 2018 Tags: Syria, Israel, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North AfricaPages
Could Russian S-400s Protect Syria Against Cruise Missiles?
Commentary, 19 April 2018Justin Bronk
Russia’s S-400 missiles can inflict damage, but not stop or defeat Western air strikes against Syria on their own.
Aerospace, Military Sciences, Syria
Strike Options for the US, France and the UK in Syria
Commentary, 11 April 2018Justin Bronk
In 2017, the US launched an ineffective cruise missile attack Syria’s Shayrat airbase in retaliation for a chemical weapons attack. So, what can the Western powers do now to deter the Assad regime from repeating last week’s chlorine gas attack on Douma?
United States, Russia, Military Sciences, Syria, France, UK
Syria: It’s Not Getting any Easier, It’s Getting Messier
Commentary, 22 February 2018Michael Stephens
Rather than winding down to a peaceable solution, Syria’s war is becoming more violent than ever. And it's down to outside powers supporting local actors
Turkey, Syria
Israel, Russia and Iran: Interests Trump All
Commentary, 13 February 2018Joseph Millis
A flare-up in the skies above Israel and Syria over the weekend has put a strain on Binyamin Netanyahu’s close ties with Vladimir Putin. The clash also makes it clear that Moscow is the boss when it comes to the Middle East.
Iran, Russia, Syria, Israel
Lebanon: The Return of Pax Syriana?
Commentary, 10 November 2017Kamal Alam
As Saudi Arabia yesterday ordered its citizens to leave Lebanon, Syria seems to be reasserting its historic control over its western neighbour.
Syria, Lebanon, Middle East and North AfricaPages
US Air Strikes Against Syrian Air Base
Multimedia, 7 April 2017Justin Bronk, Research Fellow at RUSI assesses the US airstrike against a Syrian airbase following the Syrian government's chemical attack in the Idlib province.
Tags: Aerospace, Military Sciences, Syria
The Middle East in 2017
Multimedia, 21 December 2016RUSI Research Fellow Dr Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi looks at the Middle East in 2017 and believes that key areas will include post-Daesh stablisation and the international role of Iran.
Tags: Iran, International Security Studies, Syria
The Assassination of Russia's Ambassador to Turkey
Multimedia, 19 December 2016Immediate reaction from RUSI research fellow Michael Stephens to the assassination of Russia's Ambassador to Turkey.
Tags: Turkey, Russia, Syria, Middle East and North Africa
The Battle for Aleppo, December 2016
Multimedia, 16 December 2016RUSI Research Fellows Michael Stephens and Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi assess the latest developments in Aleppo and the role of Russia and Iran.
Tags: International Security Studies, Syria, Middle East and North Africa
The War In Syria: Interview with Karin von Hippel from Royal United Services Institute
Multimedia, 23 September 2016Speaking to TRT World, RUSI Director General Karin von Hippel comments on the bombing of an aid convoy this week in Syria.
Tags: SyriaPages
The Russian Military Commitment in Syria and the Eastern Mediterranean
Article, 17 October 2018Rod Thornton
Russia is likely to stay in the region for the long term.
Russia, Syria
The Rise of the Chemical Weapon State: From Salisbury to Syria
Newsbrief, 8 June 2018Ryan Henrici
The recent execution of chemical attacks by Moscow, Damascus and Pyongyang for diverse purposes may not only suggest that the prohibitive power of international conventions is now fading away, but...
Newsbrief, North Korea, International Security Studies, Russia, Syria, Global Security Issues, Technology
From Homs to Aleppo: A Journey Through the Destruction of the Syrian War: Part 2: Aleppo
RUSI Journal, 6 April 2018Susan Schulman
Part II of this two-part series surveys the conflict’s impact on Aleppo.
RUSI Journal, Syria, Resilience, Middle East and North Africa
From Homs to Aleppo: A Journey Through the Destruction of the Syrian War: Part 1: Homs
RUSI Journal, 13 February 2018Susan Schulman
Part 1 of this two-part series shows how Homs is being rebuilt after years of violence.
RUSI Journal, Syria, Resilience, Middle East and North Africa
No-Fly Zone Effectiveness: From Military–Strategic Tool to Political Shorthand
Newsbrief, 15 December 2017Gustav Meibauer
No-fly zones have become a popular foreign policy tool over the past two decades, but they are rarely effective. In fact, no-fly zones are generally used for solving political rather than military–...
Aerospace, Newsbrief, SyriaPages
Book Launch – The Merchant of Syria
Events, 30 April 2018Diana Darke will give an illustrated talk on The Merchant of Syria, her newest book, the result of four years’ research into the socio-economic history of Syria through the life of one man, a textile...
RUSI International, Syria, Middle East and North Africa
The Syrian War: Seven Years In and No End in Sight
Events, 8 March 2018Rather than winding down to a peaceable solution, Syria’s war is becoming more violent than ever. This event considered the significant developments in Syria, the role of external powers and discuss...
RUSI International, Turkey, Syria, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North Africa
What Next in Syria?
Events, 25 October 2017President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, Rt Hon David Miliband led an expert panel discussion exploring the political, security and humanitarian aspects of the Syria crisis.
Syria
Stabilisation Challenges in Syria: In Conversation with Mark Ward, Director of the Syria Transition Assistance and Response Team (START)
Events, 27 May 2016RUSI is pleased to welcome Mark Ward, Director of START, to discuss the challenges the US, the UK and other partners have faced since the start of the civil war in Syria. He will also describe...
Turkey, US Defence Policy, International Security Studies, Counterinsurgency, Syria, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North Africa
""It would be very unlikely that the Israelis were trying to engineer a situation where the Syrians shot down a Russian plane," Bronk said, but perhaps they did intend to use the Il-20 overhead to convince Syria not to shoot. "The S-200 is not a very sophisictated system," said Bronk. "It's not going to distinguish between a fighter and a big plane.""
Syria's air defenses kill 15 Russian airmen in the latest embarrassing blunder
In The News, 18 September 2018 Tags: Aerospace, Russia, Military Sciences, Syria, Global Security Issues
"But Raffaello Pantucci, of the UK-based security think tank Rusi (Royal United Services Institute), believes this number is too high."They and their families may not number more than several thousand," he says. There are also believed to be other foreign jihadists in Idlib, including Chechens and Uzbeks, although the numbers are likely to be smaller."
Syria: Who's in control of Idlib?
In The News, 7 September 2018 Tags: International Security Studies, Syria, Middle East and North Africa
"Watch Dr Karin von Hippel on the Syria crisis for BBC The Real Story"
Syria: Has Assad Won?
In The News, 4 August 2018 Tags: Syria, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North Africa
"Listen: Kamal Alam on Israel and Syria."
Golan Heights: Israel shoots down Syrian fighter
In The News, 24 July 2018 Tags: Syria, Israel, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North Africa
"The death of his son potentially deprives him of an heir, according to Raffaello Pantucci, director of International Security Studies at the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies (RUSI). He said the death could serve to inspire the group further, "and highlight how the many young cubs of the caliphate are useable as terrorist tools, something which people may have worried about. But such a clear leadership signal on this topic will bolster people's use of them as potential attackers"."
Isis leader Baghdadi's son killed in Syria, terror group claims
In The News, 4 July 2018 Tags: International Security Studies, Iraq, Counterinsurgency, Syria, Terrorism, Middle East and North Africa
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