Syria
Competition over Northern Syria could be explosive
The United States is supporting the Kurds to attack Islamic State (IS) in Raqqa
SyriaRussian and Iranian visions differ on Syria's future
Beyond military coordination and a commitment to Damascus, Moscow and Tehran have different interests
RussiaTrump will follow Obama’s policy on Syria
Despite the president's rhetoric, the strategic situation in the Levant leaves his administration with few alternatives
SyriaRussian-US contacts reduce risk in Syria air campaign
Moscow denies its planes hit US-backed rebels, even by accident
RussiaRussia will struggle to stabilise Syria alone
Moscow wants to put counter-terrorism on the agenda at the Geneva talks
SyriaDamascus will prefer the military option
The latest round of Syrian negotiations in Geneva has become bogged down
SyriaLocal clashes could inflame Iranian-Turkish tensions
Tehran has retaliated against criticism from Ankara, as their respective military forces in Syria and Iraq draw nearer
IranSecular Syrian rebels could face collapse
Jihadi rebels have launched assaults on their Western-backed rivals
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