With Assad in Moscow and armed rebels taking control of Latakia governorate, what will become of Russia’s military bases in Syria?

Following the rapid overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Moscow is now facing the prospect of losing its naval and air bases in Syria. Russia’s two key bases are located in the Latakia governorate, which is already under the control of rebel groups. Syrian opposition forces have yet to take an official stance on their relationship with the Russian military contingent currently stationed in Syria. And Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has deemed it “too early” to talk about preserving the Russian bases at Khmeimim and Tartus. “This is a subject for discussion with those who will lead Syria,” he said on Monday. By all appearances, however, this “discussion” is already underway. Citing diplomats involved in talks between Russia, Iran, Turkey, and “leading Arab nations,” the Wall Street Journal reports that Moscow has “likely received commitments” that it could maintain its bases in Syria as “part of a transition.” But to what extent the Syrian rebels will honor those commitments remains unknown. Meduza breaks down what facilities Russia has in Syria and why their future is so uncertain.

Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria’s Assad?

Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the militant leader whose stunning insurgency toppled Syria’s President Bashar Assad, has spent years working to remake his public image, renouncing longtime ties to al-Qaida and depicting himself as a champion of pluralism and tolerance. As he entered Damascus behind his victorious fighters Sunday, he even dropped his nom de guerre and referred to himself with his real name, Ahmad al-Sharaa.

Syria’s Civil War: The Descent Into Horror

The civil uprising against the longtime rule of the Assads deteriorated into protracted civil war. Here’s a look at the elements that have deepened Syria’s tragedy.

Twelve years after protesters in Syria first demonstrated against the four-decade rule of the Assad family, hundreds of thousands of Syrians have been killed and nearly thirteen million people—more than half the country’s prewar population—have been displaced. Today, the country is fractured by actors with apparently irreconcilable interests: in areas beyond the regime’s control, extremists promoting a Sunni Muslim theocracy have eclipsed opposition forces fighting for a democratic and pluralistic Syria, while regional powers have backed various local forces to advance their geopolitical interests on Syria’s battlefields.

US patience with Turkey tested again over Syria, attacks on Kurdish partners

The Pentagon chief, the top US military general, and the top US diplomat all spoke to their Turkish counterparts this week

Shortly after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the US military conducted one of its largest attacks on ISIS in years. Part of the reason for the timing and ability to strike over 75 ISIS targets with B-52 bombers, F-15s and A-10s was because Russia’s military – invited to Syria to prop up the now-deposed Bashar al-Assad – was sent packing. Israel and Turkey, both with strategic interests in Syria, also took swift military action.

Pourquoi la Roumanie est si importante pour l’OTAN

L’OTAN construit actuellement en Roumanie la plus grande base militaire d’Europe, près de la frontière avec l’Ukraine et non loin de la mer Noire. Cette base vise à transformer considérablement l’infrastructure de l’OTAN.

La Roumanie, flanc sud-est de l’OTAN avec un accès à la mer Noire, revêt une importance stratégique particulière pour l’Alliance. D’importants investissements ont été réalisés : la plus grande base de l’OTAN en Europe y est actuellement en construction. Avec un président qui s’écarterait d’un alignement inconditionnel avec l’Occident, ce projet pourrait être compromis.

De la sécurité de l’Eurasie à la sécurité du monde

Du 31 octobre au 1er novembre 2024, Minsk a accueilli la deuxième conférence internationale sur la sécurité eurasienne, au cours de laquelle a été présentée la «Charte eurasienne de la multipolarité et de la diversité au XXIe siècle». Le président du Belarus, Alexandre Loukachenko, et le ministre russe des Affaires étrangères, Sergueï Lavrov, y ont prononcé un discours dans lequel ils ont souligné que le monde unipolaire était révolu et qu’un nouveau système de sécurité internationale était nécessaire. Et puisque l’Occident est principalement coupable d’attiser les conflits et de proposer des «formules sans issue», une question naturelle se pose : comment et avec qui créer une nouvelle architecture de sécurité ?

Syrie : Gagnants et perdants ou les deux

Il est désormais très probable que le pays se désagrège. Les acteurs extérieurs et intérieurs tenteront de s’emparer et/ou de contrôler autant de parties du cadavre qu’ils le pourront.

Il s’ensuivra des années de chaos et de conflits.

L’importance de la Roumanie dans le dispositif de l’OTAN contre la Russie

Le premier tour de l’élection présidentielle en Roumanie a vu le candidat Calin Georgescu, critique envers l’OTAN, obtenir un soutien important, ce qui a provoqué une réponse rapide des États-Unis sous forme de menaces voilées. Et les menaces n’ont pas mis longtemps à se concrétiser : la Cour constitutionnelle a annulé le premier tour de l’élection présidentielle, malgré un recomptage qui a validé la victoire du candidat Georgescu. Des rumeurs sur le web ont fait état de la venue d’un émissaire des USA à Bucarest. Quelques heures plus tard, la décision de la Cour constitutionnelle a été connue.

The Geostrategic Importance Of Syria: Geography, Power, And Global Influence – Analysis

Syria has long been regarded as one of the most geostrategically significant nations in the Middle East. Its importance extends far beyond its borders, influencing regional power dynamics, global geopolitics, and the strategies of major international players. Understanding Syria’s prominence requires a deep dive into its geographic location, historical role as a crossroads of civilizations, and its place in contemporary strategic theories.