Syria
Southern Syria faces rising security problems
Reduced Russian involvement in southern Syria has enabled an increased security presence by Damascus and Tehran.
SyriaNormalising Syrian-Turkish relations faces challenges
Turkey’s desire to normalise relations with Syria marks a significant foreign policy U-turn
SyriaUS-Iranian fighting threatens more Syrian instability
The UN has called for restraint between US forces and pro-Iranian militias in Syria
SyriaJordan will partially address its water stress
Jordan is one of the top-ten water-scarce countries in the world
JordanSyrian border tensions threaten to escalate sharply
Turkey carried out two waves of airstrikes yesterday against Syrian government and Kurdish positions
SyriaLebanon’s Syrian refugee plan is unfeasible
Officials from Lebanon and Syria met yesterday to discuss a plan to repatriate 15,000 refugees monthly
LebanonKurds in Syria could face increased military action
A call by the Turkish foreign minister for opposition groups to reconcile with Damascus resulted in protests
SyriaMiddle East refugee return would destabilise situation
Turkey and Jordan wish to return Syrian refugees voluntarily, while Lebanon has outlined a forced return proposal
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