22 September 2016 Two Steps Forward, One Step Backwards Isis’s opponents shoot themselves in the foot – again. By Neil Tidmarsh Once again, it’s two steps forwards, one step backwards in Syria. Yet again, external powers involved in the civil war were on the point of burying their differences in the interests of peace, and… Continue reading Issue 72: 2016 09 22:Two steps forward, One step Back (Neil Tidmarsh)
Tag: Syrian Peace Talks
Issue 38: 2016 01 28: Geneva (Chin Chin)
28 January 2016 Geneva A seating plan for peace. By Chin Chin If there is one thing which permeates the Christmas holiday it is seating plans. It may be a season for goodwill but if you put Great Aunt Margaret next to her sister-in-law at lunch you will discover that the only references to charity… Continue reading Issue 38: 2016 01 28: Geneva (Chin Chin)
Issue 37:2016 01 21:The road to Peace (Neil Tidmarsh)
21 January 2016 The Road to Peace The journey to a new Syria is due to start in Geneva next Monday. By Neil Tidmarsh Peace-talks involving all Syrian parties fighting for or against Assad are due to start in Geneva on January 25, with a cease-fire coming into force at the same time. Less than… Continue reading Issue 37:2016 01 21:The road to Peace (Neil Tidmarsh)