Idir Laurent Khiar, Author at Estonian World

Idir Laurent Khiar

Idir Laurent Khiar is a Swiss political scientist with a PhD from the University of Zürich. Khiar is currently the head of the advisory board of the United Nations Association (UNA) Estonia. In that role, he acts as a political analyst and expert in international relations with a focus on trade, energy and security politics.

Anticipating Russia’s victory in Syria: repercussions for the EU

Idir Laurent Khiar / February 18, 2016

As Russia’s victory in Syria cannot be ruled out, it is important to anticipate its repercussions to now take appropriate and decisive next steps. We might face a similar scenario as after the Vietnam War, when thousands of people left the country on boats in fear of persecution, prison or forced labour camp, coining the notion […]

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