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It has almost become a truism about Middle East politics that cooperation on behalf of a better future for this tumultuous region will continue to remain elusive and out of reach. Recent stalled talks in Vienna to bring the United States back into the nuclear deal with Iran (and Iran back into compliance with the deal), reinforce this negative bias, as do dashed hopes for settlements in the civil wars in Yemen and Libya.  

Nominations are now open for the Tasmanian Future Leader of the Year Award Property. The Award acknowledges and promotes the positive contribution

The council meets five times throughout the year to discuss issues and share input that each member gathers from their respective schools. This input is collated and shared as advice to the SD73 board of education. 
   That’s the technical part of the council. As a trustee, I have the privilege of sitting on this council, along with my colleague, trustee Heather Grieve. This is an amazing group and its insights are extremely thoughtful and honest.   
 Prior to each meeting, the r...

Can Russia remove al-Assad regime’s security services in Syria? Vladimir Putin visits the Russian Armed Forces Command Center in Syria- 7 January 2020 (the official account of the Syrian Presidency) Enab Baladi-Amal Rantisi The surprise visit of the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, to Damascus, on 7 January 2020, shocked Syrians because security services were not informed of the visit’s details, or the security preparations that preceded it. The Chief of the General Staff of the Russian A...