Posted by Matt in June 9th, 2008 |
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In itself, Iran’s recent application for membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is probably little more than diplomatic posturing. But coupled with the end of Lebanon’s political stalemate, Turkey’s mediation between Israel and Syria, and Egypt’s attempts to broker a truce in Gaza, it can be seen as part of a new dynamic that [...]
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Posted by Matt in May 22nd, 2008 |
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The fact that both Israel and Syria have publicly acknowledged their indirect talks using Turkish mediation is of significance in itself.
This brings into the open a process that has been under way behind the scenes for some months and it promises the first serious attempt at an Israel-Syrian peace deal since US-brokered efforts failed eight [...]
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