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Is the Syrian Government Losing Its Last Allies?

Russia's top Middle East diplomat said today that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is losing control of the country after nearly two years of conflict there. The comments from Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov bring new pressure to bear on Assad since Russia has been a staunch strategic ally throughout the conflict.

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KCRW placeholderBy Sara Terry • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Russia's top Middle East diplomat said today that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is losing control of the country after nearly two years of conflict there. The comments from Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov bring new pressure to bear on Assad since Russia has been a staunch strategic ally throughout the conflict. Ellen Barry is Moscow Bureau Chief for the New York Times.

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    The Aftermath Project

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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    Sonya Geis

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    Ellen Barry

    New York Times

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