Syria’s war, Europe’s problem
What does the re-engagement of regional actors mean for the future of Syria? And what role can Europe play to create breathing space in the country?
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In our weekly series, Mark Leonard and guests explore the big issues in foreign policy.
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The election of President Ebrahim Raisi and the future of Iran
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In the eastern Mediterranean, a scramble is under way between countries in the region for access to recently discovered gas fields, often overlapping with wider…