Damascus will likely succeed in reopening key routes

After a month of stalemate, the government offensive against Idlib rebels has seen a breakthrough

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Iran's Afghan friends likely to avoid anti-US action

Tehran has deep, long-standing ties with various Afghan groups, but cannot expect much support from any

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Lebanon: Hezbollah areas of operation in the south and on the Syrian border

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The Israeli and Russian leaders have much in common, allowing them to deal with areas of difference

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Saudi officials are engaging in talks with the Huthis, while positive steps have been taken in the south

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Islamic State, the Pakistani Taliban and Baloch nationalist insurgents are all active in Balochistan province

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Yemen: Areas of control, showing Huthi and coalition-backed forces (as of January 20, 2020)

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Armed groups have begun redeploying in some areas, as per an agreement signed back in November

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Several ethnic armed organisations are seeking greater involvement in national politics

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Indonesia and Thailand have agreed a deal to share information on insurgents

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