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Trump’s Syria Legacy

The decision by Donald Trump to withdraw US forces from Syria has left a vacuum in the country that will be filled and fought over by other countries writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

Has the Sultan Learned From the Tsar?

While both Russia and Turkey have intervened militarily in Syria, they have done so in different manners, which could lead to very different outcomes writes Asharq Al-Awsat.

What Happened Over the Weekend

Continued Turkish attacks in northern Syria, a new military force in Deir ez-Zor, ISIS attack in Qamishli and EU countries suspend arm sales to Turkey. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

A Game of Losers in Syria

US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw troops has thrown northern Syria into chaos, but no one is set to win writes Asharq al-Awsat.

SDF: American Withdrawal is a Stab in the Back

The Syrian Democratic Forces have reacted with bitter disappointment and anger to the recent decision by the US president to withdraw from northern Syria writes Alsouria Net.

What Happened Over the Weekend

Erdogan says operation east of Euphrates to start imminently, Russian airstrikes hit Idleb, Iranian presence grows and motorcycle bomb explodes in Aleppo. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Erdogan’s Operation in Syria Awaits American Decision

Turkey is preparing to move on northern Syria, but the political ground in the area is extremely fragile and fraught with complication writes Brocar Press.

A Season of Diplomatic Pilgrimages to Damascus Approaches

A handshake between Ahmed Aboul Gheit and Walid al-Muallem has led to speculation that some Arab countries are ready to restore relations with Damascus writes Al-Watan.

Lebanon to Deport Anti-Assad Activist to Syria

Activists in Lebanon are crying foul, following news that an anti-Assad critic has been kidnapped and is set to be returned to Syria reports Zaman Al Wasl.