Syria
Israeli-US dialogues will manage tensions over Iran
Regular strategic dialogues assist both, despite opposing perspectives on Iran; Syria offers more commonality
IranSyrian ‘normalisation’ will lag despite Emirati push
Abu Dhabi wants to draw Damascus back into the Arab fold
United Arab EmiratesDamascus will step up efforts to deter oil diversion
Syrian government and Russian strikes increase the pressure on northern opposition-held areas
SyriaSyria reconstruction prospects may deteriorate further
Economic constraints, including from COVID-19, have narrowed options
SyriaUS Syria strikes on Iraqi militias aim to deter Iran
President Biden’s first military strikes are carefully calibrated
SyriaDamascus may launch its next offensive in rebel Idlib
The Syrian government is reinforcing troops and promising civilians safe exit from the last major opposition outpost
SyriaPutin may boost Netanyahu, but Washington remains key
Moscow has negotiated the return of an Israeli woman who crossed into Syria
IsraelSyria will struggle to address acute energy shortages
As the economy hits rock-bottom, government-controlled areas suffer power cuts, empty petrol tanks and bread queues
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