Syria
Islamic State will manipulate Iraqi and Syrian Sunnis
The salafi-jihadist group has issued new threats to “apostates”
IraqNew pressures could erode the position of Syrian Kurds
US-backed Kurdish-dominated forces have promised to dismiss civil servants signing a deal with the government
SyriaAbu Dhabi will push Damascus ties despite US criticism
A new ministerial visit comes amid an increasing push for Arab League readmission
SyriaJihadist infighting in Syria’s Idlib changes little
The dominant faction is seeking to expand its military capabilities and suppress rivals
SyriaA limited new offensive is likely in northern Syria
Ankara’s bellicose rhetoric against the Kurds is backed by military deployments and preparations on the ground
SyriaLebanon’s 2022 Middle East energy hopes face risks
Neighbours are promising energy-strapped Beirut new supplies of electricity and gas before the beginning of next year
LebanonDamascus can manage fragmented military forces
Between Tehran-backed militias and Moscow-funded units, the security sector is increasingly diverse
SyriaGrowing refugee debate ups pressure on Erdogan
Turkey’s large population of ‘temporary’ refugees, mainly Syrians, has become a potential vote-loser for the government
Turkey
