Syria

  • Dec 22, 2016
  • 2 min read

Escalating Syrian losses could hurt Turkish president

The Turkish army’s incursion into Syria against Islamic State has suddenly become more costly

Turkey
  • Dec 21, 2016
  • 7 min read

Kurdish-Turkish spat may save Islamic State in Syria

Kurdish-led forces have advanced against Raqqa, causing consternation in Ankara

Syria
  • Dec 21, 2016
  • 2 min read

Iran and Russia will press Turkey over Syria

Trilateral negotiations seek to create a new Syrian peace process

Iran
  • Dec 19, 2016
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Beirut’s new cabinet may tilt towards Damascus

Key parties have finally agreed on the formation of an enlarged government

Lebanon
  • Dec 19, 2016
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Syrian opposition evacuees may not find safety

Buses have resumed transportation of the wounded and vulnerable to and from Aleppo

Syria
  • Dec 14, 2016
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Failed Syrian evacuations could endanger civilians

A ceasefire and rebel evacuation deal are breaking down after the government's retaking of Aleppo

Syria
  • Dec 12, 2016
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Aleppo's fall will ignite further conflict in Syria

Islamic State has taken Palmyra but is threatened by separate Turkish and Kurdish offensives in the north

Syria
  • Dec 9, 2016
  • 2 min read

Islamic State will capitalise on Assad's Aleppo focus

The Syrian government offensive has intensified, despite Moscow's promise of a pause for civilian evacuation

Syria