Moscow and Washington seem to have uncharacteristically reached a compromise in their positions on the issue of a political solution in Syria since Russia intervened militarily in Syria.The Russo-American rapprochement tests the political flexibility of most regional players.The

In the midst of turbulent events, we desperately need fast interventions, faster than the developments.Generally speaking, adopting a decision takes time; it has to pass through standard procedures before an individual or a group arrives at a conclusion.In the regional current ca

Despite the attempts of some Syrian groups to block the Geneva III meeting, the Russians’ and Americans’ wish to hold the talks seems to have won.The Geneva meeting should logically set the framework for a future political solution, basically because it happens after a UN resolut

Although there are no signs of a political settlement for the crises in the region, the UN resolution on Syria has at least set the rules for the first phase of such a political settlement.Most regional crises are somehow connected and the Syrian crisis is a crucial part of the c

Barack Obama’s last speech to the nation defined his position vis-à-vis the war against Daesh, or even the war against terrorism.The American president said one should not fall in the terrorist trap by overestimating Daesh’s power.According to Obama, it is important to consider t

Five years after the start of the Arab Spring, Jordan becomes the defence shield in the area, but is facing a storm of economic, social and political challenges, and, above all, the threat of terrorism.Therefore, it is important to take into consideration the various signs that i

The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution that outlines a peace process for Syria, and puts aside the dispute over the fate of Bashar Assad.The resolution aims at destroying Daesh’s and other terrorist groups’ sources of income.

The battle against “de-radicalisation” is proving long and complicated, as it has to effect a widespread cultural change.The battle is based on long-, medium- and short-term strategies.Talk about the need to promptly confront radicalisation has been heard a lot, but concrete step

The Saudi step of introducing a new Islamic coalition to fight terrorism has been met by some with surprise.Theoretically, the move seems an attempt by some Muslim countries to face terrorism, but from a practical point of view, the initiative might increase the political divisio