David Blair's Blog, page 6
March 19, 2016
Putin is no master of strategy ��� his Syria plan was a shambles
For now, Putin is the servant of Assad. Not the other way around
March 13, 2016
Who is the leader taking ���6 billion from the EU to handle the migration crisis?
After 12 years of dominating Turkish politics, Recep Tayyip Erdogan continues his sweeping campaign against journalists, academics and bloggers - yet Europe continues to work with Ankara
March 12, 2016
Is Turkey ruled by a tyrant? We may soon have an answer
Woe betide any Turk who dares insult His Excellency President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an
March 7, 2016
US strike kills '150 al-Shabaab terrorists' in Somalia
A US air strike using drones and jets has killed more targets in one day than during the previous nine years of attacks in Somalia
March 5, 2016
Iran���s elections gave a glimpse of the future ��� and a reason to hope
Iran is an authoritarian regime that offers little choice in elections. But that small choice can still impact upon people's lives
March 4, 2016
North Korea's Kim Jong-un threatens the 'end' for the South's president
After placing his armed forces at readiness to conduct a nuclear strike at "any time", Kim Jong-un launches an unprecedented verbal attack on President Park Geun-hye of South Korea
March 2, 2016
Iran rejected 'confrontation' says Hassan Rouhani as allies win 90 seats
The final result of the parliamentary election shows how the moderate "Coalition of Hope" broke the dominance of hardline conservatives
February 28, 2016
Iran elections: Hassan Rouhani hails 'new chapter' as first results show sweeping gains for moderates
Hardliners are cast into the wilderness and the "Coalition of Hope", which backs a rapprochement with the West, wins all 30 parliamentary seats in Tehran
February 27, 2016
What is it like to attend a 'death to England' rally in Iran?
Iran's Ayatollahs are playing the anti-British card. Our reporter attends a rally celebrating the latest "death to something" campaign
February 26, 2016
Iran elections: Moderate ���Coalition of Hope��� targets 100 seats in parliament
As Iranians vote in two elections on Friday, a moderate alliance stands a chance of weakening the dominance of hardliners
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