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Syria

Syria remains a central focus of Middle East security and strategy, with its civil war, Iranian presence, and Russian backing directly influencing Israel’s defense policies. Explore how Syria’s internal dynamics and regional alliances affect border security, military operations, and broader geopolitical shifts. Understand Syria’s role in shaping the strategic challenges Israel faces today.

The Israel-Russia-Syria deal: Cost, beneficiaries and future deals

As Israel and Syria concluded a deal on the return of an Israeli woman from...

Time to Update Israeli Policy Toward Syria

Israel should (silently) support a more flexible US policy towards the Syrian regime and the...

The Israeli Interest: Keep Syria Weak

Israel should reject any overtures from the Assad government, and help keep “maximum pressure” on...

The Tensions between Assad and Iran Present an Opportunity in Syria

Israel and the US may have an opportunity to incentivize Assad and Putin to cooperate...

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...

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...

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...

Idlib, the next phase of the Turkish-Syrian conflict

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

Iran, Hezbollah stir chaos in Syria’s southwest

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

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....

Putin’s surprise visit to Syria

Meeting with Assad sent clear messages to the countries of the region....

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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