Europe Lays its Strategy on Syria
Damascus must tackle a list of conditions to unlock aid
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Examining the Motives for Islamic State’s Church Attack
The jihadists’ interests intersect with those of Iran
Syria Weighs Response to Israel Strikes
Damascus has few options for confronting Israel’s interference.
Understanding Putin’s Communications with Al-Sharaa
Russia doesn’t want to lose Syria to the EU
Coastal Attack Highlights Threat of Assad Loyalists
The operation raised suspicions of external involvement
What to Expect from Trump’s Approach to Syria
The region has changed radically since Trump’s first term.
Syria’s New Rulers Sets Their Priorities
Security and service delivery are vital to Syria’s new rulers.
Where Does Assad’s Fall Leave the SDF?
Assad’s departure places the Autonomous Administration in doubt
How the Syrian Opposition Finally Toppled the Assad Dynasty
Security guarantees were key to the nearly bloodless march on Damascus.
Power in the Shadows: Syria’s Fourth Division
Commanded by President Bashar al-Assad’s brother Maher, Syria’s Fourth Division has become a key power center since 2011
Nine Years Since Russia Intervened in Syria, What Went Wrong?
Russia hoped that its 2015 intervention would turn the tide on its declining influence in the region
Regime Mulls Shift to Voluntary Army Enlistment
The Syrian regime is changing the way it recruits to its army, depleted by years of war, desertions and the failures of the conscription and reserve models.