Syria

Adam Hoffman examines Ayman al-Zawahiri's recent call for jihadist unity and the emergence of a new al-Qaʿida affiliate in Syria.

Adam Hoffman examines the reactions on social media to Israel's February 2018 attack on positions in Syrian territory. Surprisingly, the attack was welcomed by users from Syria and other Arab countries.

Brandon Friedman examines Turkey's recent military operation into Kurdish governed Afrin and its broader implications for the Syrian war.

Ariel Koch examines the emergence of two new al-Qaʿida organizations in Syria.

Brandon Friedman examines what the declarations of victory in the war against the Islamic State mean for Iraq and Syria.

Gilad Shiloach analyzes tension and conflict between al-Qaida affiliates in Syria.

Adam Hoffman analyzes the recent show of mass-surrender among ISIS combatants, as seen in Hawija and al-Raqqah, and how images of the defeat serve efforts against the organization.

MDC Researcher Brandon Friedman explains the Trump administration's approach to foreign policy and its influence on the diplomatic process to wind down the Syrian war.

Adam Hoffman takes a look at how some Syrian social media users viewed the American missile strike in Syria.