Tag: Astana peace talks

NOVANEWS By Jim W. Dean, Managing Editor  What Should One Expect from the Syrian Peace Talks in Astana? by  Yuri Zinin,  … with New Eastern Outlook,  Moscow Will the Turkish people have any say in the peace talks, or are they just along for the ride? [ Editor’s Note: The sands are shifting in the Mideast, but no one has a crystal ball to see how the Syrian mess will shake out when the dust storm passes. We are all optimistic, but not overly so, as bitter enemies will not take defeat gracefully. Yuri Zinin, one of NEO’s top analysts, keys in below on the “Turkish Pivot” as being the key to any breakthrough, as it would have physical control over some of the key opposition groups via their direct support out of Ankara. This includes weapons, ammo and all the needed supplies to keep t...