A political compliment and a potential arms deal are hinting that Egypt may have found its new best friend after its relationship with America soured last year: Russia. Egyptian Defense Minister and possible Presidential candidate Field Marshal Abdulfattah el-Sisi visited…
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Russia Fears Syrian Terrorists Could Hurt Them
Syria is a chaotic mess right now that could be coming to a country near you. Or at least that’s what has Russian President Vladimir Putin concerned. Syria’s diverse rebellion has Al-Qaeda members fighting against the regime, and Putin noted…
Obama Warns of Inaction, But Waiting on Russia-Syria WMD Deal
Americans Considering Russian Plan to Dispose of Syria WMDs
Around the Middle East, A Reader’s Guide
Threats and dangers have certainly lurked in the Middle East news in recent weeks. The US closed embassies over Al Qaeda threats; Egypt’s political mess left the West discouraged and concerned about renewed violence. And this human rights organization has…
Russia’s Weapons for Syria Come Under the Gun
Israel has taken a keen interest in Russian arms sales to the Syrian regime, and the topic is expected to come up on Tuesday during a meeting between the Israeli and Russian Prime Ministers. It appears that an advanced missile…