Russia

Cracks are appearing in the post-Assad consensus

Government emerges with a stronger hand in SDF talks

Damascus and Kyiv explore complementary needs

The UN’s role in Syria is at a turning point

Membership could mean sanctions relief and leverage in northeast

Damascus opts for pragmatism despite Moscow’s support for Assad

Since the fall of the Assad regime, Syria’s new government has allowed UN chemical weapons inspectors into the country

State ratchets up pressure on SDF

Moscow remains far from fully embracing the new Syrian government

Israel’s aims are far from humanitarian

The SDF’s autonomy project faces major external pressures.

The group fears being sidelined by Moscow