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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 from the arena is a good opportunity for Israel to update its strategy in Syria.

Major General (res.) Yaacov Amidror

Policy Papers 26.12.2018

Syria US Middle East Policy

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. The main counter to that will be robust deterrence from Israel, whose maintenance may increase the likeliness of escalation in Syria and Lebanon, and even more resort to the restraining hand of Russia.

Dr. Joshua Krasna

Policy Papers 26.12.2018

Syria US Middle East Policy

Saving Rojava

Military, diplomatic and economic pressures can be brought to bear to preserve SDF and Kurdish autonomy in northeastern Syria, and to deter Turkey and Iran from conquering these areas.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

Policy Papers 26.12.2018

Syria Turkey

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 presence in the area.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer

Policy Papers 05.12.2018

Iran Syria

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 the US and Kurdish administered part of Syria, in which Raqqa is located. That administration of Syria has many enemies and remains fragile.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer

Policy Papers 15.11.2018

Syria

Iran’s Lies – A Tool for Concealing its Policy Contradictions in Syria

Iran is hiding its efforts to establish a presence in Syria, for both internal and external reasons. This policy involves numerous internal contradictions and to avoid admitting to them, the IRGC and Hezbollah are conducting a propaganda campaign.

Yossi Mansharof

Policy Papers 03.10.2018

Iran Syria

Israel’s Secret War Against Iran Is Widening

Israel has fully joined the battle in Syria—but it's not clear it can achieve any of its goals there.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer

Policy Papers 09.09.2018

Iran Syria

The Real Story behind the Repatriation of Syrian Refugees

Russia is actively promoting international involvement in the reconstruction of Syria as a humanitarian effort aimed at creating the conditions for refugees to return, but in practice this will reinforce the foundations of Assad’s rule and territorial control. The US is in no hurry to respond, but the Russian initiative will not remain unanswered.

Mrs. Micky Aharonson

Policy Papers 06.09.2018

Russia Syria

Idlib, a city in Syria on a map (selective focus)

Erdogan’s Dilemma

Turkey faces few good options as the Idlib offensive looms.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer

Policy Papers 05.09.2018

Syria Turkey

The Future of Eastern Syria and the Israeli Interest

JISS fellow Dr. Jonathan Spyer travelled in late July to the SDF enclave in eastern Syria. He reports that maintenance of this enclave is critical to keeping a substantial physical obstacle to the Iranian goal of a contiguous corridor from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer

Policy Papers 13.08.2018

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The Withdrawal of the US from Syria in Broad Perspective

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

Saving Rojava

A new order emerges in southern Syria as Assad regains control

The Murder of Sheikh Bashir Faisal al-Huwaidi in Raqqa

Iran’s Lies – A Tool for Concealing its Policy Contradictions in Syria

Israel’s Secret War Against Iran Is Widening

The Real Story behind the Repatriation of Syrian Refugees

Erdogan’s Dilemma

The Future of Eastern Syria and the Israeli Interest

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