Basically, these are two failed states. This circumstance provides IS with enough opportunities for retreat and allows it to exploit local grievances for its own purposes.
Julien Barnes-Dacey comments on how the US is using a softer touch in the Middle East under President Joe Biden
There is a bit of a different atmosphere this year in the UNSC negotiations. Turkey very much wants to keep the border crossing open, and it is very important for Russia to salvage this relationship
Julien Barnes-Dacey says that some countries in the region are already interested in the normalisation of relations with Syria
Europe […] can help build accountability by supporting civil society’s initiatives in line with its aid objectives and its newly released Southern Neighbourhood policy..
Civil society in Lebanon is strong. It can guide these efforts, but in return it needs to be safeguarded financially and politically, writes Kelly Petillo in her article.
Civil society in Lebanon is alive and strong. It can guide these efforts, but in return it needs to be safeguarded financially and politically.
Anthony Dworkin comments on the need for repatriation of ISIS foreign fighters in order to stem radicalization and the difficulties involved in the undertaking
To this end Europeans need to stop tying their engagement to an impossible outcome and waiting on others to shape Syria developments on their behalf
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