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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 lessons of betrayal in northern Syria

The move confirms that the current US administration is not interested in heading an alliance...

The Syrian Sideshow

With the regional focus elsewhere, violence in Syria grinds on. International backers of the various...

Syria’s Civil War Is Now 3 Civil Wars

The fight to depose Assad is over. The battle over his regime’s boundaries has no...

The Fall of the Caliphate

No new beginnings in sight for ravaged Syria....

Syria’s Return to the Arab Fold

Arab countries are re-normalizing their relations with the Assad regime, seeking to balance the strong...

Iran’s Strategy for Control of Syria

One way Iran’s efforts are taking place are below the official Syrian state structures –...

The Withdrawal of the US from Syria in Broad Perspective

Israel will need to increase the intensity of its operations against the Iranians. US withdrawal...

Trump’s Withdrawal from Syria: Not Unexpected and a Victory for the “Astana Three”

The possibility that Iran and Turkey will be emboldened by the American decision, is worrisome....

Saving Rojava

Military, diplomatic and economic pressures can be brought to bear to preserve SDF and Kurdish...

A new order emerges in southern Syria as Assad regains control

Syrian regime closes accounts with West and Israel-linked rebels, as Iran builds and expands its...

The Murder of Sheikh Bashir Faisal al-Huwaidi in Raqqa

The killing of prominent Arab tribal leader Sheikh Bashir Faisal al-Huwaidi has serious implications for...

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