Middle East Moscow and Washington shadowboxing in the skies over Syria Tensions related to the war in Ukraine are resulting in actual physical altercations on another battlefront thousands of miles away.Daniel LarisonJuly 28, 2023
Middle East What does the outcome of Turkey elections mean for Syria? A lot. Bad blood continues to boil between Assad and Erdogan, with the latter not as eager as other Muslim states to pursue a detente.Emily MillikenGiorgio CafieroMay 09, 2023
Middle East Assad plays a strong hand in diplomatic poker with Arab neighbors As part of talks this week, regional leaders signed a joint declaration that would eventually toss US and Kurdish militaries out of the country.James M. DorseyMay 03, 2023
Middle East US should encourage Arab, Turkish normalization with Syria It’s time to recognize that sanctions have failed and that a more realistic policy could yield real benefits and reduce escalatory risks.Joshua LandisApril 07, 2023
Middle East Update: Tit-for-tat attack after US launches airstrikes in Syria This comes within days of failed attempts by lawmakers to strip the White House of blanket authorities and to bring American troops home.Kelley Beaucar VlahosMarch 24, 2023
Middle East Arab plan for Syria puts US and Europe in a bind But it could give the West a chance to strike a balance between lofty moral principles and the less savory contingencies of realpolitik. James M. DorseyMarch 21, 2023