Eurasia Security Watch: No. 338
Cracks in Assad's inner circle;
Sunni tribesman to join Anbar offensive;
Houthis agree to temporary ceasefire;
Libya targets Turkish cargo vessel;
Another Arab-led intervention?
 
Cracks in Assad's inner circle;
Sunni tribesman to join Anbar offensive;
Houthis agree to temporary ceasefire;
Libya targets Turkish cargo vessel;
Another Arab-led intervention?
 
By every account Russia and its "insurgent army" are planning a new offensive in Ukraine. Shelling aroundShyrokyne has increased considerably. Russia, once again violating the Minsk II agreement that it first broke even before the ink was dry, has brought up reinforcements, including air defenses - a telltale sign of an impending offensive. It has also reorganized and trained separatist fighters in Ukraine to make them more proficient and professional under Russian command and control.
Arihant Sea tirals move forward;
Kerry visits Sri Lanka;
Qatar hosts more Taliban peace talks;
Ghani pushes for access to Wagah border;
India, China vie for influence in Nepal after quake  
Saudi ground troops in Yemen?;
New Saudi line of succession;
ISIS continues to prey on Yazidis;
U.S.to train Syrian opposition in Turkey
 
Spotlight on Chinese investments in Africa;
Police target gangs, illegal workers in Guangdong