Syria: What's Next?

... continues to occupy a central place in world politics, even as the events in Ukraine have become the primary focus. The presidential elections in Syria will essentially change nothing: their easily predictable results will confirm the legitimacy of the rule of Bashar al-Assad for those who recognize it, and serve as a bone of contention for those who consider his rule illegitimate. There ... ... be first on the agenda at the third round of Geneva talks, but already today much is being done to help Syrian citizens and refugees in neighbouring countries. Russian humanitarian aid is being sent by Ministry of Emergency Situations’ planes. ...