... And here the economic aspect of Syria’s return to the LAS comes to the fore.
The economic blockade will remain
Ivan Bocharov:
This Distant Damascus
Given the political will and some flexibility from all parties involved, it might be feasible for Syria to become part of the Arab world again. A return to the LAS would undoubtedly be a diplomatic breakthrough for the government in Damascus. Yet, this will remain a symbolic gesture unless regional economic relations are restored.
It should be clarified here that despite a high ...
... willingness to reconcile with the UAE, despite years of hostility and the UAE’s support of the Syrian opposition, can be attributed to several key factors.
For official Damascus, a successful
détente
with the UAE is viewed as a means to overcome Syria’s isolation in the Arab world, which could eventually help restore its membership in the Arab League and be reintegrated into the Arab family. The UAE also serves as an intermediary for Damascus’s communication with other GCC states (e.g. Saudi Arabia, Qatar) and the ...
... Senior Researcher at the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the RAS
On May 12, 2022, there was a presentation of the book dedicated to the modern economic legislation of the Arab countries on the example of Syria. The event was held at the State Historic Public Library of Russia (SHPL). The book was presented by Igor Matveev, the author of the book, Senior Researcher at the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the RAS....
... military force outside the boundaries of the former Soviet Union. For the first time a Russian military aircraft was grounded by a NATO member country. For the first time Russia became a central player in a large-scale war right in the heart of the Arab world.
When Western experts and Kremlin watchers analyze the Russian strategy in Syria, they usually single out three goals that Moscow allegedly pursues in this conflict. First, to rescue the Russian client in the region - Bashar Assad and his regime. Second, to diminish the US influence in the Middle East to the extent possible....
