Russia risks mission creep as Syrian rebels dig in

Moscow's air power has helped ensure Assad regime survival -- but a decisive victory against the rebels is unlikely

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Syria diplomacy will make little headway

International diplomatic efforts to solve the civil war have been re-energised, but face fundamental obstacles

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Considered a potential threat to the West, the al-Qaida-affiliate has been a special target of US airstrikes

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Negotiations over justice will make or break the peace process, and with it Santos's presidency

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Al-Qaida and Islamic State group pose a challenge to the Saudi- and UAE-led efforts to secure southern Yemen

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The debate over an international ground force to fight Islamic State has gained urgency in the wake of the Paris attacks

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Putin's personal falling-out with Erdogan will make it hard to repair relations at official level

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The conflict has led to a major deterioration in the country's already fragile humanitarian situation

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Intensified international efforts to fight Islamic State group and end the Syrian civil war will yield limited results

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Al-Qaida and Islamic State are set to capitalise on Russia's escalation in support of the Syrian regime

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