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Overall, what is the reaction of nearby countries to the Syria civil conflict?
What has been the general reaction of countries close to the Syria/Iraq civil conflict?
Have they been trying to prevent the conflict from continuing? Are they merely supporting combatants with a ...
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What happens if Ukraine and Russia go to war? [closed]
If the situation were to escalate from an energy/trade war into military war, what would happen? Obviously Europe would be dragged into the conflict, but who else would most likely join the efforts of ...
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Is there anything in UN charter or laws prohibiting a country to seek the destruction of another country?
The question is general, but the obvious context is the fact that Gaza is governed (and presumably, if not for US/Israel support to Fatah, entire Palestinian territory would be governed) by Hamas, ...
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Why is Egypt being the peace-keeper?
Egypt has taken initiative to hold peace talks between Israel and Palestine on various occasions. What is their interest in the matter? Is it simply a case of proximity, or does conflict between ...
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Sanctions for Russian military action in Ukraine stopping preparation for G8. Is it important for Russia?
In recent conflict of Russia and Ukraine some of G8 countries as sanction of Russian military actions in Ukraine declared they will stop preparation for G8 event in Sochi. But why would Russia be ...
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Russia attacks Ukraine. Why is world's reaction so slow? [closed]
Russia has occupied Crimea, and Russian soldiers are getting ready to attack Kharkiv this night.
About Crimea - this has been obvious for last few days. Just words. Russia don't do it, this is bad.
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