Syria
Tehran’s Berlin Wall Moment Unfolds in Syria and Lebanon
To finish the job, the Trump administration must double down on economic sanctions, strengthen U.S. military deterrence in the region, and work with regional allies to dismantle Tehran’s remaining influence.
Will Turkey Deploy Its Russian-Made S-400 Air-Defense System in Syria?
Ankara has been negotiating with the new Syrian provisional government to take control of the base, where it could be in a better position to engage ISIS (Islamic State) forces...
An America First Approach to Syria
We should accept that we cannot solve Syria’s problems, at least not right now, and so should not waste precious time and resources on local politics.
How Turkey Could Destroy Israel’s Air Corridor Over Syria
The Turkish military is deploying anti-aircraft weapons to the former Syrian Army airbases at Palmyra and Menagh—seemingly in an attempt to disrupt future Israeli attempts to strike at Iran.
Israel Strikes Syrian Airbases In a Message to Turkey’s Erdogan
Israel is increasing its attacks in Syria, drawing Turkey into a potential battle for influence and control.
American Airstrikes are Decimating ISIS in Syria
America’s ill-fated wars in Iraq and Afghanistan gave the U.S. armed forces more than two decades of vital counterterrorism experience—and they continue to put this training to good use.
Can Syria and Lebanon Rein In Hezbollah?
If Hezbollah continues to clash with the new Syrian government, this could encourage the government to lean on other extremist militias. On March 17, Lebanon and Syria agreed to a...
What Does Israel Want With Syria?
As Syria faces continued conflict, Israel may be planning a wider confrontation with the new government. Israel is increasingly focused on developments in Syria. Over the last month, Israeli officials...
Is A New Middle East Forming?
While the region remains a powder keg in many ways, it is clear that regional elites are ready to focus on cooperation and development. A substantial amount of ink and...
Israel Wants Russia Back in Syria. America Shouldn’t Help.
If Washington listens to Israel and facilitates the return of the Russians, it will have reversed the one good thing to have come out of America’s involvement in Assad’s ouster. ...
Russia’s Libya Push Should Alarm The U.S. And Europe
If Russia entrenches itself in Libya unopposed, it will create problems for Europe in the Mediterranean and Africa. The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s Syrian regime and the increase in Russian...
Assad’s Fall in Syria Might Keep the American Military in Iraq
Numerous Iraqi factions are now starting to have second thoughts about the U.S. drawdown.