By ceding control of its borders and airspace to various foreign actors, the regime has essentially resigned itself to a…
Author: Fabrice Balanche
Despite their desire for greater independence, Syria’s Kurds have shown a willingness to broker agreements with the Assad regime in…
In the unlikely event that either side decides to follow through on its declared intentions, each has multiple options…
Anti-Assad forces can relish a victory, but their stated aspiration to hold the entire city should be taken with a…
With ample Russian and Iranian help, regime forces have cut the rebels’ main lifeline in the north, and they will…
Although the latest Kurdish offensive runs the risk of spurring direct Turkish intervention, it could also help isolate Islamic State…
As various forces converge against the main rebel supply line in northern Syria, Russia’s wooing of the Kurds could make…
Neighboring countries present dangers, privations, and complications not present in Europe, and after hearing about these problems or experiencing them…
A new offensive near the key city indicates that ISIS may be racing Assad and his allies for control of…
The PYD will not hesitate to cooperate with Damascus and Moscow in the north if Turkey and the United States…
In light of its large Sunni population, the coastal city and its environs are not secure for the Syrian regime,…