The Iranian Riots Could Influence the Outcome of the Sochi Syrian Congress

The Iranian Riots Could Influence the Outcome of the Sochi Syrian Congress

The recent disturbances in Iran have put Tehran on the strategic regional defensive, and the foreign policy slogans that are being shouted are obvious signs that pressure is being put on it to enact “concessions” during the upcoming Sochi Syrian Congress. The Russian seaside city of Sochi will host the upcoming “Syrian National Dialogue Congress”…

China May Build Second Foreign Naval Base in Pakistan Amid Trump’s Row with Islamabad

China May Build Second Foreign Naval Base in Pakistan Amid Trump’s Row with Islamabad

China is reportedly planning to boost its military presence overseas with its second foreign naval base in Pakistan. The news comes amid a row between the US and Pakistan, with Washington freezing security funding for Islamabad. After setting up its first foreign naval facility in Djibouti in August of last year, right next to the…