Salman Shaikh

Brookings Doha Center

Guest

Director of the Brookings Doha Center and fellow at the Saban Center for Middle East Policy

Salman Shaikh on KCRW

After three years of civil war, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad claims a "turning point" in what he calls his "war against terror" has now paved the way to his re-election.

Is Syria on the Way to Becoming a Failed State?

After three years of civil war, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad claims a "turning point" in what he calls his "war against terror" has now paved the way to his re-election.

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The Geneva conference that led to a nuclear deal with Iran last month also established Geneva II.

Does Peace Have a Chance in Syria?

The Geneva conference that led to a nuclear deal with Iran last month also established Geneva II.

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The Geneva conference that led to a nuclear deal with Iran last month also established Geneva II.

Does Peace Have a Chance in Syria?

The Geneva conference that led to a nuclear deal with Iran last month also established Geneva II.

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