July 24, 2019
Various Players Maneuver for an Uncertain Future in Syria
Russia, Iran, Turkey, and Israel are positioning themselves to play a role in Syria’s uncertain future now that the Assad regime is defeating the opposition in the civil war.
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Turkey’s Nativist Turn against Syrian Refugees and Other Arabs
The key drivers that fuel the recent nativist sentiment in Turkey are the worsening economy and the politicization of the refugee issue by divisive election campaigns in the last few years.
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Will the Political Agreement Pave the Way for Democracy in Sudan?
On July 17, 2019, Sudan’s Transitional Military Council (TMC) and the main opposition group, the Alliance for Freedom and Change (AFC), signed a power-sharing deal. It is hoped this will start a new phase in...
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Using Israel to Justify His Racist Attacks, Trump Sets a Dangerous Precedent
To associate loyalty to the US with being white, and supporting Israel sets an extremely dangerous precedent.
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The Symbolism behind the Latest US Sanctions against Hezbollah
The latest US sanctions against Hezbollah--and their impact on domestic Lebanese politics--are largely symbolic. In reality, the Trump Administration may have limited options in deterring the Party of God.
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Saudi Arabia May Be on Its Own in Yemen
The UAE’s withdrawal from Yemen highlights the serious problems facing the war effort there. This situation puts Saudi Arabia in a difficult position and forces it to compensate for the loss of leverage in the...
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Hard Choices Facing Tehran and Washington
If the Trump Administration decides to adhere to a strategy of pushing for regime change in Tehran, Iran’s leaders might eventually embrace a fraught nuclearization strategy that they have so far abjured.
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