Syria
ISG losses in Iraq, Syria will undermine ideology
The group's appeal is built on its claim to have established an ideal Islamic state
Middle EastNew Belgian terrorist networks could emerge
Even though Belgium's most important network has been weakened, Europe may be facing a new reality of terrorist attacks
BelgiumSyria fighting set to escalate around Aleppo
Regime airstrikes appear to signal an end to the partial truce that has broadly held since February
SyriaSyria may spur global rise in unilateral intervention
The nature of external intervention in the conflict risks eroding the internationally accepted norms for war
SyriaISG is unlikely to infiltrate refugee flows to Europe
ISG does not need to rely on this risky method thanks to its European recruits
EuropeErdogan will test Washington's patience as ally
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Washington illustrates ongoing strains in Turkey-US relations
TurkeyPalmyra boost Syrian regime's leverage in peace talks
Assad's claims that he can help fight Islamic State are a tactical manoeuvre to win Western support
SyriaEU-Turkey migrant deal is unlikely to succeed
The deal might drive migrants to attempt more dangerous routes into the EU
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