Syria

SCFR: Russia’s Constitutional Reforms and its impact on Moscow’s Foreign Policy

Jul

Afghanistan, Constitutional Reforms, Crimea, foreign policy, President Vladimir Putin, Russia, SCFR, Syria, Tartus, Ukraine crisis, Yemen

SCFR: Russia’s Constitutional Reforms and its impact on Moscow’s Foreign Policy

PEJOURNAL - Russia’s constitutional reform referendum will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the country’s future, but if we look at this referendum in its context of international reform, we will face two important principles that seem to play a significant role in explaining Russia’s foreign policy approach in the future. First, the amendment to Article 79 of the Russian Constitution emphasizes that if an international law is enacted that is contrary to the Russian Constitution, foreigners will not be allowed to rule against Russia, and the criterion will be the Russian Constitution. After the lapse of more than two…

Political Economy Journal: The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Announcement Regarding the Anti-Syrian Law ‘Ceasar Act’

Jun

Bashar al-Assad, Ceasar Act, Russia, Syria, USA

Political Economy Journal: The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Announcement Regarding the Anti-Syrian Law ‘Ceasar Act’

PEJOURNAL - The "Syria Civilian Protection Act" law, known as the "Caesar's Act," will come into force on June 17. Under the law, the US administration will be required to impose comprehensive sanctions on individuals and entities involved in Syria's mining, refinancing and construction industries. These restrictions will also cover the banking and commercial, economic and energy sectors. Regarding Caesar's law, US officials are pleased that the sanctions should prevent oxygen from reaching the Syrian government, deprive the country of foreign aid and prevent Bashar al-Assad from renewing his position as the country's legal leader. Washington, meanwhile, is well aware…