Syria

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.

Raz Zimmt argues that Iranians are opposed to the chemical attack in Syria but are doubtful of U.S President Donald Trump's policy.

Alexey Khlebnikov analyzes how the U.S. and the EU now have taken a back seat to Russia, Turkey, and Iran.

Brandon Friedman explains that the Iran, Turkey, and Russia cooperation in Syria is not primarily directed at the West; rather, Russia is trying to reestablish itself as Syria’s ultimate arbiter.