Kelly Petillo and Julien Barnes-Dacey on diplomatic ties between the EU and the Assad regime
Media mentions – Syria
The Lebanese Forces are hostile to Syrian refugees, whose protracted presence threatens the prominence of Christian parties in Lebanon’s politics
Kelly Petillo comments on the hostile reaction towards Syrians amidst the ongoing political and economic crisis in Lebanon
[The Syrian regime’s] goal is to threaten the lifeline for civilians in non-regime areas and it is set to take a huge human toll
Julien Barnes-Dacey on the strengthening of Assad’s power one year after the earthquakes in Syria
Syria has fallen off the international agenda, and we’re seeing funding levels dry up
It also seems likely the [Assad] regime is trying to take advantage of the current international focus on Israel and Gaza to intensify its attacks, believing that it will have more space to maneuver
Julien Barnes-Dacey comments on the developments in the Syrian civil war and their connection to the conflict in Israel and Gaza
The events of last Saturday will unleash an infernal reaction, escalation is inevitable; the only avoidable thing now is the regionalization of the conflict with actors such as Syria, Russia and Iran
Cinzia Bianco comments the consequences of Hamas’ attack at the middle-eastern regional level
There are wider differences that are blocking a sustainable solution and raising the prospect of ongoing tensions and clashes down the line
Julien Barnes-Dacey comments the latest clashes in Syria, between Arab and Kurdish factions
Syrians who reside in the country are increasingly concerned about changes in the government’s posture toward them. They fear that their host government may be running out of patience
As international funding dwindles, Kelly Petillo comments on the increasingly uncertain situation of Syrian refugees in Jordan