Syria
Politicized Aid
How did aid to Aleppo fall hostage to geopolitics?
The political bargaining between the various players in the Syrian crisis is manifested in the bombing of aid convoys...
Three Determinants
Transformation of Israeli Strategy in Syria
Three factors that see a transformation of Israel's strategy in Syria.
Battle of Aleppo
Assad’s Strategy in Opposition held Areas
The Bashar al-Assad regime seeks to eradicate any armed opposition presence in Aleppo...
Rojava State
Regional reflections on the Syrian Kurds' Federal state
There are several questions surrounding the motives of Kurds following the announcement of the Federation of Northern Syria.
Targeting leadership in the war against ISIS
Particular targeting of leaders appears to have become one of the main mechanisms followed by members of the allied forces...
Why Initiatives to Settle Regional Crises Failed
Most of the initiatives pushed to solve regional crises have failed to achieve their goals...
Depopulating Cities on the Rise in the Middle East
A policy of “depopulating cities” or districts within cities is on the rise in several regional countries for a variety of reasons.
Justifying Failures
The rampant use of victim-blaming rhetoric during Arab crises
Media is a crucial element in crisis management due to its significant role in disseminating information and countering rumors...
The “Militarization” of the Internet in the Syrian Conflict
The usage of the internet for military purposes has substantially evolved within recent decades...
Will the Role of “Media of Conscience” Grow in the Syrian Crisis?
International, and specifically Western, media has become more interested in the humanitarian aspects of the war in Syria...
Geographic Transformations in Middle Eastern Conflicts
Borders in the Middle East were redrawn after former colonial powers Britain and France ratified the Sykes-Picot Agreement...
Problems Associated with Reconstructing Cities Liberated from ISIS
ISIS has deliberately destroyed the infrastructure of Iraqi and Syrian cities as a high-impact tool...
Opportunities and Challenges of Integrating Syrian Refugees in Local Economies
Several countries hosting Syrian refugees have adopted policies to integrate them in local economies...
The Problems of the “Establishment” Political Parties in the Middle East
Establishment parties face, in the coming months, escalating crises impacting their performance, their alliances, and their survival.
Widening Fallout
Jordan’s thoughts on the Battle for Mosul
Internal and external repercussions of the battle for Mosul and the impact on Jordan's security landscape.