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Syria

  • Dr. Jonathan Spyer

Rising Tensions and Security Chaos in Syria’s Deraa Province

A four-way contest under way between the Assad regime, Russian interests, Iranian interests, and unreconciled...
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  • Dr. Jonathan Spyer

Syria’s dictator Bashar Assad faces renewed challenges at all levels

Bashar Assad is not about to fall, But economic deterioration, regime infighting, sanctions and unrest...
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  • Dr. Jonathan Spyer

Israel’s strategy in Syria is less coherent than it seems

There is a discrepancy between the stated goal – the expulsion of Iran from Syria...
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  • Dr. Jonathan Spyer

Idlib, the next phase of the Turkish-Syrian conflict

Russia’s desire to woo Turkey from the West likely to prevent all-out war....
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  • Dr. Jonathan Spyer

Iran, Hezbollah stir chaos in Syria’s southwest

Behind Enemy Lines: Iran, Hezbollah and ongoing, armed resistance to Syria’s regime merge to create...
  • Dr. Jonathan Spyer

Do Syria-Turkey clashes presage a wider confrontation in the Middle East?

Despite Syrian-Turkish clashes this week, Moscow is set to remain the key arbiter in Syria....
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Putin’s surprise visit to Syria

Meeting with Assad sent clear messages to the countries of the region....
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Could Congress’ latest Syria sanctions bill backfire?

The congressional bill will exacerbate the economic situation in Syria and ultimately increase Syria’s dependency...
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  • Dr. Jonathan Spyer

The Precarious Lull in Northeast Syria

New Year, Same Chaos in Syria....
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The Battle for Northwestern Syria: Better Sooner than Later

It is in Israel’s interest that Assad regain control of northwestern Syria. Aside from improving...
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  • Dr. Jonathan Spyer

The Fighting Continues in Northern Syria

The Kurds vow to defend themselves—alone if necessary—against Syria, Turkey and Russia....
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Making the Best of US Withdrawal from Syria

Given Iran’s presence in Syria, Israel must employ focused, operative rhetoric and policy versus the...
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