The Real Motives for Israel’s Suwayda “Humanitarian” Corridor
Israel’s aims are far from humanitarian
Syria
What the “Unity Conference” Revealed About the SDF
The SDF’s autonomy project faces major external pressures.
An SDF Rocket Attack in Aleppo Challenges Damascus
The group fears being sidelined by Moscow
Europe Lays its Strategy on Syria
Damascus must tackle a list of conditions to unlock aid
Contrasting Responses to Killings on the Coast and in Suwayda
Differing dynamics reflect growing government legitimacy
Examining the Motives for Islamic State’s Church Attack
The jihadists’ interests intersect with those of Iran
Europe’s Suspect Sanctions over Coastal Killings
The EU’s move suggests politics are at play
Sanctions and Recognition: Explaining Trump’s Damascene Conversion
Trump’s dramatic shift was largely driven by geopolitical rivalries
Syria Weighs Response to Israel Strikes
Damascus has few options for confronting Israel’s interference.
Will Syria Accept the UN’s Transition Plan?
The proposal is a major shift from previous plans
Interpreting the Makeup of Syria’s New Government
Can EU and Gulf support push through a transition?
Understanding Putin’s Communications with Al-Sharaa
Russia doesn’t want to lose Syria to the EU
