According to Prof Marc Weller, history shows that international administration without a political endgame always fails.
Publications
Why Gaza Won’t End Up Like East Timor or Kosovo
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Syria
Türkiye, Russia, Iran remain committed to Astana format for Syria peace
Türkiye, Russia and Iran have condemned Israel’s military attacks on Syria, Gaza and Lebanon, and reaffirmed their commitment to a peaceful resolution of the Syrian crisis through the Astana process.
Ukraine
Trump talked to Putin, told Russian leader not to escalate in Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday and discussed the war in Ukraine, according to people familiar with the call.
Middle East
Qatar suspends role as mediator between Israel and Hamas
Qatar has suspended its work as a mediator in ceasefire and hostage release talks between Israel and Hamas, officials say.
Ukraine
Trump transition distances itself from Ukraine peace plan by Republican strategist
Republican operative tells BBC that peace, not regaining territory from Russia, is Trump’s goal.
Ukraine
North Korean troops ‘enter’ battle; Trump win throws Ukraine aid in doubt
North Korean troops are said to have clashed with Ukrainian forces in the Russian region of Kursk for the first time on Tuesday, the same day American voters re-elected Donald Trump for president, an isolationist who has argued against sending further military aid to Ukraine.
Ukraine
Putin is ready to talk to Trump but his Ukraine demands are unchanged
Putin has said he is ready for talks, but that Russia’s territorial gains and claims must be accepted.
Ukraine
Turkey’s Erdogan sees easy end to Ukraine war if Trump takes solution-based approach
War in Ukraine could end easily if the U.S. administration under Donald Trump takes a solution-based approach, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan was quoted as saying on Friday.
Middle East
How will Donald Trump approach Israel’s wars on Lebanon and Gaza?
President-elect’s victory was welcomed by far-right Israeli ministers who have called on Israel to cede ground to far-right settler movement.