How Europe should respond to the assault on Idlib
A horrific humanitarian crisis is unfolding on Europe’s doorstep and Europeans are nowhere to be seen.
Syria / Iraq / Lebanon
Idlib chaos: The latest test for Turkish-Russian ties
Turkey and Syria are now at war – but the ultimate arbiter of what happens next is likely to be Vladimir Putin
How a dispute over European ISIS members split a ruling coalition
Despite the many risks of inaction, European governments are reluctant to repatriate ISIS supporters due to fear of the political consequences
EU support for Lebanon: If not now, when?
The Lebanese desire for change is not going to go away. The EU should place itself at the heart of smoothing this transition.
Open letter: Call for a managed return of ISIS foreign fighters
A number of ECFR Council Members urge European governments to immediately begin a programme of managed repatriation of ISIS foreign fighters in Syria
4 ways Europeans should respond to the Lebanon and Iraq protests
Europeans can help the Lebanese and Iraqi people achieve their reform goals. Here’s how.
Managed chaos: Russia’s deal with Turkey on northern Syria
Russia is now in charge of a multi-front war. It will need to manage relations between multiple local actors very carefully.
Leverage, for now: Turkey’s deal with Russia on northern Syria
Erdogan's government views the deal as a testament to its ability to act independently of Washington even in areas where there is a US military presence
Clumsy but useful? The German defence minister’s initiative for northern Syria
The widely dismissed proposal can still serve a valuable purpose if it relaunches a debate on how Europe can act with long-overdue relevance in Syria
Lebanon protests: A now-or-never moment?
The demonstrations in Lebanon are unprecedented in scale. But European governments remain wary.