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Sidelining Asad: Questioning the Future of Russian-Iranian-Turkish Convergence in Syria
Dec 27, 2016The battle of Aleppo has finally been decided in favor of the Syrian regime and its Russian, Iranian, and militia cohorts. But for all intents and purposes, th…
- Policy Analysis
What is Next for Turkey after the Fall of Aleppo?
Dec 15, 2016After the fall of Aleppo, Turkey’s capacity to maneuver in the region will suffer tremendously. Indeed, the fall of Aleppo has increased tensions among Syrian …
- Policy Analysis
The New Regional Order amid the Aleppo Rubble
Oct 20, 2016It became obvious in recent weeks that the US-Russian channel regarding Syria has run its course and can no longer be the bedrock of serious diplomatic efforts…
- Policy Analysis
Doomed to Fail: Syria is not Ready for a Ceasefire
Sep 23, 2016For the second time in nearly six months, Washington and Moscow are striving to implement a nationwide ceasefire in Syria. The ultimate objective of establishi…
- Policy Analysis
Implications of Al-Qaeda Rebranding in Syria
Aug 31, 2016The announcement by the top leader of Al-Nusra Front in Syria Abu Mohammed Joulani to distance his group from Al-Qaeda last month was very controversial.…
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LevantRegional Relations and GeopoliticsThe US fatal mistake in northern Syria
Aug 31, 2016Joe MacaronThe moment the Turkish incursion into Syrian Territory began on August 24, the stage was set for a looming direct military confrontation between Ankara a…
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The Week that Cut Turkey’s Ambitions Down to Size
Jul 7, 2016Although signs of policy adjustment have been in the works for several months, the events of June 2016 were an emphatic marker of a shift in Turkey’s foreign p…
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The State Department’s “Dissent Memo” and US Options in Syria
Jul 6, 2016On June 16, 2016, a dissent memo regarding Syria was filed with the Director of Policy Planning at the US State Department criticizing the Obama Administration…
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Time for Transitional Justice and National Reconciliation in Syria
Apr 8, 2016Transitional justice refers to a group of activities or investigations that focuses on communities with a legacy of human rights violations, genocide, or other…
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Jordan’s Azraq Refugee Camp – A Pictorial Essay
Mar 25, 2016When the conflict in Syria broke out in March of 2011, there was no indication as to the duration or the enormity of the ensuing humanitarian crisis. Accordi…
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Imagining a Conflict Resolution in Syria: Implications for US Policy
Dec 1, 2015The Vienna talks on October 30 launched the third international attempt to resolve the four-year-old conflict in Syria, proposing an end to violence “as soon a…
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Russia’s Middle East Moves and US Options
Oct 15, 2015BackgroundIn recent weeks, Russia has taken quite significant and surprising steps to deepen and strengthen its support for the Assad regime in Syria. Russia h…
