Iranian Reactions to the American Attack on 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.
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Changing Dynamics in the Syrian Crisis
Alexey Khlebnikov analyzes how the U.S. and the EU now have taken a back seat to Russia, Turkey, and Iran.
Russia, Turkey, and Iran: Cooperation and Competition in Syria
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.
The Islamic State: From Insurgency to Caliphate and Back
MDC Director Professor Uzi Rabi explains what recent developments in Iraq and Syria mean for the Islamic State and the region.
The Khorasan Group
Ariel Koch's essay sheds light on the Khorasan group, its members, and their capabilities, and based on our analysis of this group, attempts to determine whether or not it poses a potential threat, which, assumingly, could be aimed at the West and also at Israel and the Jewish diaspora.
The Islamic State and the Middle East: On A Losing Path? (Hebrew)
MDC Director Prof. Uzi Rabi dissects the current position of the Islamic State against the backdrop of its recent battlefield setbacks. In Hebrew.
Ghawwar Tosha: How the Spokesperson for Syrian Arab Nationalism Became a Servant in a Persian Temple
Moran Levanoni discusses the transformation of Syrian comedian Duraid Lahham from an outspoken critic of the Syrian regime to an ardent supporter.
The Dominoes Fall: The War in Syria, Europe and Turkey
In this issue of Iqtisadi: Middle East Economy, MDC Senior Researcher Dr. Paul Rivlin examines the demographic, economic, and political implications of the war in Syria for Europe and Turkey.
The Syrian City of Madaya: Uses and Limits of Social Media in Humanitarian Crises
AMSITAU fellow Natasha Spreadborough discusses the use of social media in combating the humanitarian crisis in Syria.