Heightened conflict in Ukraine could have serious consequences for European interests in the Middle East and North Africa. It could further disrupt energy supplies, exacerbate food insecurity, and help states in the region gain leverage over the US and Europe
A one-year extension to the current aid arrangements would be no one’s first choice – but would ensure civilians in Idlib continue to receive help
Circumventing the regime to support Syrians on the ground is difficult but Europeans need to adjust their Syria policy in favour of this effort
Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq are all teetering on the brink of economic collapse. Europe cannot afford to be a helpless bystander
European countries should work to renew the UN Security Council resolution on cross-border humanitarian access to northern Syria, lest the area slides into a deeper humanitarian crisis
Syrian opposition figure calls on Europe to work closely with Washington to build on growing Russian frustration with the Assad regime and increase their demands of Moscow
Turkey and Syria are now at war – but the ultimate arbiter of what happens next is likely to be Vladimir Putin
Russia is now in charge of a multi-front war. It will need to manage relations between multiple local actors very carefully
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
Turkey’s invasion means Europeans can no longer be bystanders to Syria. They must now take three urgent steps
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