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Russia Archive

Archives for November 2015

Syria
A Russia expert explains how Putin will likely respond to his downed planeA Russia expert explains how Putin will likely respond to his downed plane
Syria

“I suspect Moscow is not keen to start yet another diplomatic war, let alone anything more than that.”

By Zack Beauchamp
Syria
The little-known group at the center of the Turkey-Russia crisisThe little-known group at the center of the Turkey-Russia crisis
Syria

A leading expert explains.

By Jennifer Williams
Syria
Why Turkey shot down a Russian warplane in Syria, according to an expertWhy Turkey shot down a Russian warplane in Syria, according to an expert
Syria

The Russians have been taunting the Turks for a while now.

By Jennifer Williams
Syria
Syria’s Turkmen: who they are, and what they have to do with Russia’s downed planeSyria’s Turkmen: who they are, and what they have to do with Russia’s downed plane
Syria

A guide to a suddenly prominent ethnic minority — and associated rebel group — in Syria.

By Zack Beauchamp
Syria
No, Turkey shooting down a Russian warplane will not spark World War IIINo, Turkey shooting down a Russian warplane will not spark World War III
Syria

But it should still make us ask: What if this had happened in Eastern Europe, where the danger is much higher?

By Max Fisher
Syria
Watch Putin’s angry response to Turkey shooting down a Russian planeWatch Putin’s angry response to Turkey shooting down a Russian plane
Syria

Most ominously, he threatens “serious consequences” for relations between Russia and Turkey, a NATO ally.

By Zack Beauchamp
Syria
Turkey shot down a Russian warplane. Why it would happen and why it matters, explained.Turkey shot down a Russian warplane. Why it would happen and why it matters, explained.
Syria

No, it’s not the start of World War III. But this is still a big deal.

By Max Fisher

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