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Russian Forces Take Over Two Oil, Gas Fields in Northeast Syria

Russian forces on Saturday took control over the al-Thawra oil facility, located in southwest Raqqa governorate in northeastern Syria, after the Iran-aligned Liwa Fatemiyoun militia having withdrawn from the site. This follows Russian forces imposing their control of the Toueinane gas field in Raqqa’s countryside on Friday. Russian military reinforcements …

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Five Characteristics Of The New Ideal Worker

Evidence is mounting: the old vision of “ideal” workers — who give 100% to their employers, without family interference — aren’t actually ideal for 21st century organizations. In fact, the old model of full devotion to work has a negative influence on performance, research says. Now it’s time to talk …

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US–China Competition After RCEP – Analysis

In November 2020, 15 countries signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) amid a backdrop of deglobalisation and trade protectionism. While RCEP demonstrates the success of ASEAN’s middle-power diplomacy and promotes regional trade and economic development, it also serves China’s national interests and will make the region’s largest economy more …

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Ending Afghan War Remains Nothing More Than A Daydream – OpEd

The United States recently drafted proposals to end the conflict in Afghanistan, but its several features are being opposed by Taliban. The ‘Peace Plan’ calls for the current Afghan constitution to serve as the framework for a future constitution, elections and power sharing, all of which have been flatly rejected …

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Is the US Signaling to Israel on Iran?

eport citing US officials of Israeli attacks on Iranian oil tankers could be intended to lower maritime tensions in the region, analysts suggest A report accusing Israel of conducting covert maritime attacks on Iranian ships could be a signal from the Biden administration that it would like Israel to de-escalate …

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Military escalation in Aleppo | Clashes erupt in Manbij, while regime forces and Turkish force trade fire in northern countryside

Aleppo Province – Syrian Observatory for Human Rights: SOHR sources reported violent clashes with machineguns, accompanied by artillery fire, between “Manbij Military Council Forces” and Turkish-backed factions on the frontlines of Awn Al-Dadat and Arab Hassan villages in the northern countryside of Manbij. On the other hand, Turkish forces stationed …

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