Salman Shaikh

Brookings Doha Center

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Director of the Brookings Doha Center and fellow at the Saban Center for Middle East Policy

Salman Shaikh on KCRW

After three years of civil war, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad claims a "turning point" in what he calls his "war against terror" has now paved the way to his re-election.

Is Syria on the Way to Becoming a Failed State?

After three years of civil war, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad claims a "turning point" in what he calls his "war against terror" has now paved the way to his re-election.

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The Geneva conference that led to a nuclear deal with Iran last month also established Geneva II.

Does Peace Have a Chance in Syria?

The Geneva conference that led to a nuclear deal with Iran last month also established Geneva II.

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The Geneva conference that led to a nuclear deal with Iran last month also established Geneva II.

Does Peace Have a Chance in Syria?

The Geneva conference that led to a nuclear deal with Iran last month also established Geneva II.

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