Syria continues to fill the headlines this week amidst an advancement in political discussion surrounding Syria’s conflict. In an intimate interview with Russian media, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad spoke out about his opinions concerning the refugee crisis that is currently plaguing Europe, and his willingness to work with other states towards ending the terrorism that continues to plague his country.
Read MoreMore than 378,000 people have signed a petition on Change.org calling on President Putin to end the policy and redistribute confiscated food to the poor and needy throughout Russia, according to the Telegraph.
Read MoreOn March 20, the Economist published a political cartoon depicting the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in the current confrontation between Russia and Ukraine. The cartoon depicts NATO’s power during the Cold War as a movie line up staring super heroes: Brawn, Shield, Unity, and Projector.
Read MoreOn February 27, an unidentified attacker in a vehicle shot former Russian Deputy Prime Minister and prominent opposition leader Boris Nemtsov as he crossed a bridge, within the immediate vicinity of the Kremlin.
Read MoreLast year, Russia emerged as a frontrunner in the bid for South Africa’s developing nuclear program.
Read MoreI spent the Fall 2014 semester in Moscow, Russia, at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, or MGIMO University.
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