Syria
Rounding Corners
Why Iran introduced a new initiative to settle the Syrian Crisis
Iran introduced initiatives to settle the Syrian Crisis in order to confront accusations of stirring up regional instability
Suffocating ISIS
Phase One of Raqqa's Liberation Begins
Liberating Raqqa can be understood within the context of the US relying on YPG forces, which is met with objection by Turkey.
Show of Power
Implications of Intra-Iranian Controversy Over Russia's Use of Hamadan Air Base
Russia's recent use of Shahid Nojeh Air Base in Iran to conduct military operations in Syria has created divisions within Iran's elite.
Future for Advanced Research and Studies
Fragile Rapprochement
Have Turkey and Iran reached an agreement on Syria?
Turkish-Iranian rapprochement revolves within the bounds of regional issues, each of which affects deep-seated interests...
Rustum Mahmoud
Three Outcomes
The Consequences of the US-Russian Agreement
There are three factors that may hinder the drafted US-Russian Agreement concerning the Syrian conflict.
Rustum Mahmoud
Organisational, not Ideological
What is next for Al-Nusra’s Split from Al-Qaeda?
Abu Mohammad Al-Jolani announced splitting from al-Qaeda, and the formation of Jabhat Fateh Al-Sham.
Dr. Ayman El-Dessouki
Two Conflicting Paths
Turkish Foreign Relations After the Failed Coup
The Turkish government is busy restructuring and securing its internal front. Such actions will reflect on foreign policy...
Abdullatif Hejazi
Patent Borders
Why Iran seeks security cooperation with Russia, Iraq and Syria
Iran's Security Cooperation with Russia, Iraq and Syria.
Containment or Adaptation
Repercussions of Russian intervention on Turkish strategy in Syria
The Russian military intervention represents a definite setback for Turkish strategic goals in Syria.
Three Scenarios
Russia's vision of the Syrian Crisis
Russia's scenarios illustrate that the Syrian crisis is far from over, despite all involved parties' bets on a military solution.
Russian Withdrawal
Reasons for the military scale back in Syria
The partial withdrawal of Russian forces from Syria reveals complex strategic calculations.
Five Goals
Iran’s interest in foreign militants in Syria
The Iranian regime takes an increasing interest in foreign combatants, especially in light of Iran's involvement in Syria and Iraq.
Peshmerga Crisis
Why and How Iran is Escalating against the Kurds
Iran is pursuing an escalatory approach against Iranian Kurds. This came as a direct result of the regional developments.
Turkey’s Six Goals
Implications of the battle for Jarablus
What are the implications behind the battle of Jarablus on Turkish affairs?
Khorshid Delli
Regional Alternative
Implications behind failure to reach US-Russian deal for Syria
Reaching a US-Russian ceasefire deal for Syria is fragile, so what are the alternatives for the US administration?
Rustum Mahmoud