Russia’s Syrian intervention
Snap analysis on the nature of Russia's involvement from an ECFR Syria expert
Julien Barnes-Dacey
ECFR Syria expert gives evidence to parliament
Julien Barnes-Dacey explores to what extent the regional powers are responsible for the state of the conflict in Syria today
Will air strikes in Syria work?
The idea that the UK can make a meaningful difference by expanding air strikes is far-fetched
France’s deepening relations with the Gulf
France has growing strategic relevance in the Gulf region, but its new proximity is dependent on increasingly unconditional support for Gulf regional policies
Beyond ISIS and the Collapsing Levantine Order
The Levantine order is in a state of implosion and a new geography of power is emerging
Why it may suit Iran to let the Saudis win in Yemen
Analysis: For outside powers, the Yemen crisis is part of a balancing act with the nuclear deal at its heart
Encouraging regional ownership of the fight against the Islamic State
The West needs to push regional actors to assume their responsibilities in confronting the threat posed by IS
The Islamic State and the struggle for control in Syria
Both Assad and his rebel opponents hope to leverage the US fight against the Islamic State to help them win the civil war
US air strikes in Syria and the fight against the Islamic State
Both Assad and his rebel opponents hope to leverage the US fight against the Islamic State to help them win the civil war.
Europe desperately seeking answers on Iraq
While the crisis in Iraq deepens, Europe has been slow to react – reluctant to be drawn into another quagmire in the region.