Syria

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Arts & Culture

The fight to save Syrian antiquities

Scholars across the globe have joined forces to preserve the beleaguered country’s cultural heritage for all our sakes

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Politics & Society

The trouble with ceasefires

The 2016 nationwide ceasefire in Syria had unexpected consequences in the southern governorate of Dara’a that ranged from the development of rebel governance to humanitarian access

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Politics & Society

Does it matter that strikes against Syria violate international law?

The air strikes in Syria by the US, UK and France after suspected chemical weapon attacks on civilians violate the UN Charter and international law - but does it matter?

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Politics & Society

The reality of terrorism: Old and new

A spate of terror attacks around the world has sparked new discussion over the changing face of modern terrorism. But what is the nature of the threat we face today and is it any different to what we’ve seen in the past?

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Politics & Society

Why is Russia still supporting Syria?

As G7 ministers meet to discuss Russia’s role in Syria, its historical emphasis on statehood offers an insight into why Putin still supports Bashar Al-Assad

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Business & Economics

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Podcast

‘A crisis that very much has a child’s face’

Former UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Baroness Amos on Syria in the latest Policy Shop podcast

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Business & Economics

Strong values and resilience will beat terrorism

The Paris attacks show the uncertainties and risks global terrorism brings. Only a combined effort across all levels of society can defeat it.

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Business & Economics

Don’t rush in, think about the bigger picture

Talk of a more robust military response after the Paris attacks must be rejected

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Business & Economics

How Putin’s bombers are raising the stakes

The Russian President has added an extra element to the troubled Middle East by launching his jets on rebel and Islamic State targets in Syria

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Politics & Society

The refugee boats keep coming, but we’re making a difference

How a University of Melbourne Law student was moved by a harrowing image to help out on the frontline of Europe’s refugee crisis

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