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The Assad clan is exploiting the multi-religious composition of Syria and holding its minorities in a fatal grip of dependency. By Haid N. Haid and Bente Scheller

"Repeatedly waiting for Russia, which bears much of the responsibility for Syria's suffering, to rubber-stamp aid --- that is an absurd situation."

Syria's main airport will be out of service for weeks, possibly months, after Israeli strikes. What was the reason for the attack and why hasn't the Syrian regime been more critical of the strike?

Despite this, the conflict offers the opportunity to cultivate an imaginative compassion that truly extends across borders.

Syrian opposition activists say they know what it's like to go up against the Russian military. Some experts think things may have turned out differently in Ukraine if the West had stood up to the Kremlin over Syria. By Diana Hodali

Syrian opposition activists say they know what it's like to go up against the Russian military. Some experts think things may have turned out differently in Ukraine if the West had stood up to the Kremlin over Syria. By Diana Hodali

Syrian opposition activists say they know what its like to up against the Russian military

Syrian opposition activists say they know what it's like to go up against the Russian military. One wonders whether Putin would have invaded Ukraine if the West had stood up to him over Syria.

Analysis: Despite both backing the same side in Syria's war, relations between Iran and Russia are becoming increasingly fraught.

A number of Arab League member states have announced in recent weeks that they intend resuming relations with the Syrian regime. A potential invitation to the Arab League summit in Algeria in March was even on the table, but the conference has since been postponed. By Bente Scheller