Towards the End in the Syrian Civil War?
he Syrian Civil War, which has been raging for more than seven years, is entering a new phase, as the Assad regime is threatening to take over Idlib with Russian air support.
Turkey’s strategic interests in Idlib
The potential for a fresh round of mass exodus is increasing as the Assad regime appears to plan to capture the last remaining bastion of opposition by justifying it on the presence of al-Qaeda linked groups in the area.
Mixed Signals in US-Turkey Relations
Furthermore, it is a concern for Turkey that the PYD is seeking to cut a deal with the Assad regime to hedge its bets if the U.
How Broken Deals in South Syria May Affect Northern Syria
id-June this year the Assad regime began an extensive operation in southwest Syria aiming to get control of the last rebel stronghold region.
Can the Manbij Roadmap Rebuild Mutual Trust Between the US and Turkey?
Issues such as the status of the Assad regime, the composition of the opposition, and the U.
Turkey’s Opposition Falling Into the Trap of Populism
In addition, Ince underlines his words by promising that he will open a Turkish embassy in Damascus and start to talk with the Assad regime.
Education matters: Why does Turkey operate schools in the Euphrates Shield Region of Syria?
hen the Syrian Civil War is discussed, the discussion tends to evolve around the number of refugees, the constant attacks conducted by the Assad regime and trilateral discussions between Turkey, Iran and Russia, who are the three guarantor states seeking to find an end to the years long conflict in Syria.
Rising Tensions Between Iran and its Rivals: What Comes Next?
While Iran supported the Assad administration at any cost, Saudi Arabia transferred great amount of weapons and equipment to anti-Assad forces.
Germany’s Uncertain Military Revival
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Some left-wing German media outlets condemned the Assad regime’s chemical attacks but called for a non-military engagement against Syria in the form of strengthening sanctions against Syria’s patron, Russia.
US Strikes do not Deliver a Syria Policy
strikes on Syrian chemical weapons facilities have delivered the Assad regime a strong message but a very narrow one.
To Hit or Not to Hit Assad, Is That the Matter?
The signs also indicate the Assad regime for the perpetrated attack, as his regime has a long record of using chemical weapons indiscriminately against the rebels and civilians in rebel-held towns.
Without a Coherent Strategy, US Strikes Mean More Damage for Syria
Leaving Assad’s chemical brutality against civilian targets aside, what made the attacks possible, among other things, is more important than the chemical attacks themselves.
Pentagon dismisses Trump’s “rumours” of an exit from Syria
External intervention becoming ever more likely after the Douma chemical attack on civilians, with Trump and Macron calling for a “strong, joint response” towards the Assad regime, British cooperation and involvement has also come to light, with Trump securing a $500 million deal in relation to the drone development and maintenance project entitled the ‘Falcon Project.
What does US Withdrawal from Syria Mean for Turkey?
withdrawal might also provide more space for the Assad regime to gain leverage, which is not an intention of the original U.
Ankara Summit: Discussing Divergent Scenarios in Syria
Turkey's best-case scenario has no place neither for Assad nor for the PYD in the whole or part of Syria.
Astana Round 2 – Erdogan, Putin, Rouhani commit to Syrian territorial integrity
Russia, being Assad’s main source of funding has substantial air power in Syria, having also cooperated with joint operations such as Operation Olive Branch, Iran maintains a heavy presence through its militia proxies which have secured most of Syria’s western coastal regions from the An-Nusayriyah Mountains to the Anti-Lebanon Mountains.
How Old is France’s Latest Syria Move?
In 1970, Hafez al-Assad came to power by staging a military coup.
New Cold War heats up around Cyprus
Even then, the failure to topple Bashar al Assad’s regime in Syria has not only allowed Russia to remain in the warm waters of the Eastern Mediterranean, but expand its presence in the region.
Is Pompeo the Right Man for a Trumpian Foreign Policy?
When it comes to Syria, Pompeo appears to see it as an arena to confront Iran’s influence, yet similarly shows his concerns regarding the Russian support for the Assad regime either.
The PYD’s Forced Migration Policy in Syria
In return for this generosity of the Assad regime, the PKK took over the role of silencing the opponents of the regime in these areas.
