Power in the Shadows: Syria’s Fourth Division

The Economy of the Syrian Regime: Approaches and Policies 1970-2024

Regime and Allies Attack SDF in Deir Ezzor

Map of Foreign Forces' Posts in Eastern Syria

In the provinces of Deir_ez_Zor, Al_Hasakah, and Raqqa in eastern Syria, there are 167 military sites representing four international powers: the US_led Coalition forces, Russia, Iran, and Turkey. This distribution illustrates the magnitude of foreign actors' influence on the security and military landscapes in these areas.

Deir ez-Zor's Local Governance Appraisal: Challenges and Creative Solutions

Diverse demands and motivations fueling the popular protests and Instability in Deir Ezzor, under SDF control. However, most of them are directly or indirectly tied to the state of local governance and its mechanisms used to manage these areas.

What Biden’s Visit to Saudi Arabia Means for Yemen

The U.S. president will discuss the country with everyone in the region—except Yemenis.

Map of foreign forces’ military points in Syria - mid 2023 Executive summary:

The number of foreign powers' military locations in Syria is 830, distributed among the countries that constitute the foreign powers controlling the scene in Syria: the US-led International Coalition, Russia, Turkey, and Iran.

Chances of normalization success with the Syrian regime by Arab countries

On May 19, 2022, Jordan's King Abdullah II warned that Iran and its proxies may fill a vacuum left by Russia in southern Syria. "This could lead to issues along Jordan’s borders" King Abdullah added.