Syria
Israeli strike could hamper Syrian military operations
A probable attack from Israel has hit an important air base in Damascus
IsraelThe Syrian government may pursue rebels to Idlib
Russia is capitalising on an ambiguous US position in discussions over Aleppo
SyriaGlobal humanitarian needs are set to rise in 2017
The UN’s 2017 humanitarian appeal reflects the protracted state of multiple emergencies in the world
InternationalSyrian rebels are unlikely to surrender Aleppo
Anti-government fighters have formed a new 'Aleppo Army' to address disunity
SyriaLebanese Christians will dominate in 2017 polls
Politicians have failed to agree either on a new cabinet or on a redrafted electoral law
LebanonMosul loss could transform global jihadi terrorism
Islamic State's shrinking geography could drive wider changes in the salafi-jihadist landscape
InternationalSyrian rebels will be confined to rural areas
A government offensive is making swift gains in eastern Aleppo, forcing tens of thousands to flee
SyriaIraq's Shia militia law could stoke sectarian strife
Shia militias have been granted permanent legal status, separate from the regular armed forces
Iraq
