Syria

Burgeoning tensions and gradual escalation have culminated in a large-scale air assault

The third Israeli military strike in a month comes amid heightened regional tensions

In a framework of heightened confrontation with Iran, national-level controversies across the region could be magnified

Washington is struggling over how to move on from active operations against Islamic State

Another round of attacks has been launched against Tehran’s regional military footprint

Paranoia about allowing foreign Arabs permanent residency has forced a review of the budget law

Kurds’ mounting independence aspirations capitalising on the fight against Islamic State have been checked

Under pressure from Washington over Syria spending, Riyadh has passed the buck to Doha