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Syrian-Lebanese border will be a flashpoint
Fighting erupted overnight on the Syrian-Lebanese border, and Damascus is claiming Hezbollah was involved
LebanonSyria’s president will feel rushed to show progress
Damascus has approved a temporary constitution, which triggered criticisms on religious and ethnic grounds
SyriaAnkara will weigh its response to Ocalan’s move
The outlawed PKK declared a ceasefire after its imprisoned leader Abdullah Ocalan said the group should move to dissolve
TurkeyJordan faces stability shocks from Syria and Gaza
Crises emanating from Syria and Gaza have put Jordan on a war footing
JordanDamascus-Kurdish agreement leaves much to negotiate
The agreement between the presidency and the Syrian Democratic Forces amounts to a general framework of principles
SyriaRussia will develop contingency plans in Africa
Russia is reinforcing its presence in Sudan and Libya amid uncertainty over its bases in Syria
RussiaInternational pressure on Damascus will mount
Syria has suffered major violence over the weekend in areas along the coast, with hundreds of Alawite civilians killed
SyriaAssad-linked groups will put up a fight in Syria
Damascus is trying to pursue Assad-linked armed groups and strongmen, but at a high cost
SyriaNo quick fixes for Syria’s security challenges
Nearly three months after President Bashar al-Assad’s fall, violence persists across the country’s fragmented terrain
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