Russia recently expanded its air campaign in Syria, challenging Turkish interests. More…

Russia recently expanded its air campaign in Syria, challenging Turkish interests. More…
With Libya steadily approaching failed-state status and Syria engulfed in a devastating civil war, the US and its allies must redouble their efforts to combat Al-Qaeda in the Middle East and North Africa More…
Erdogan will look to discuss three major issues with Obama when they meet: Syria, Israel, and energy. Whatever decisions are made, the impact on the greater Near East is likely to be substantial. More…
Is independence from Syria the best way to ensure security for the Druze – and for Israel?
Lebanon’s collective identity and divided loyalties stall proper action. More…
In Syria, a power vacuum has created space for the emergence of Jihadists — how the West deals with this dilemma will be the next stage of Syria’s civil war. More…
In Syria — with nearly 40,000 casualties since the start of the conflict — the Middle East’s most pressing humanitarian crisis has yet to be addressed. More…
Military intervention seems like the inevitable conclusion for the war in Syria — but is it the right conclusion?
By and large, the recent Syrian ceasefire existed in name only, with low expectations for success from the onset… More…
As the Syrian war approaches the two year mark, the battle over communication rages. More…
Why the failure of the Syrian ceasefire proves the need for military intervention.
The small flicker of hope that emerged from the rubble of Syria last Thursday was extinguished almost as soon as it appeared… More…