British Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled plans to radically overhaul UK foreign and defense policy to recognize the realities of Brexit. The UK’s new foreign policy stems from a preconception that a return to Cold War-style superpowers is unlikely to happen, while “middle powers” are likely to grow in their ...
The United Kingdom has introduced sanctions against six officials close to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, foreign secretary announced on Monday. The punitive measures target Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad, Assad adviser Luna Al-Shibl, financier Yassar Ibrahim, businessman Muhammad Baraa Al-Qatirji, Republican Guard commander Malik Aliaa, and Army Major Zaid Salah. “The ...
