Syria
Syria's ruler will seek to ride out economic protests
The largest anti-government demonstrations since 2011 coincide with new instability in the Kurdish-controlled northeast
SyriaSyrian Kurds’ foes can capitalise on rising Arab anger
US-linked Kurds have re-established control for now in the eastern province of Deir ez-Zour
SyriaDrug abuse may become a wider problem in Jordan
Cross-border smuggling is a continued concern, despite diplomatic and security efforts, and an internal crackdown
JordanIraq-Syria border developments may harm US interests
Pro-Iranian forces have stepped up rhetoric against Washington’s role in the troubled border areas
IraqDamascus will use mixed strategies to quell protests
Localised economic demonstrations are becoming more widespread and demanding regime change
SyriaSouthern Syria will become more restive
Demonstrations against declining living standards, focused in Druze areas, have called to topple the regime
SyriaSyria faces an unmitigated economic crisis
The government has doubled salaries as the currency continues to plummet
SyriaLebanon will bargain for more Syrian refugee returns
Rising anti-Syrian sentiment has provoked hate speech and new deportations
Lebanon
