Why is an ‘Arab Axis’ Necessary?
There is now an absence of an effective Arab axis, capable of countering Iranian ambitions that exploit sectarian divides, along with the Israeli ambition to fragment and burn the region
There is now an absence of an effective Arab axis, capable of countering Iranian ambitions that exploit sectarian divides, along with the Israeli ambition to fragment and burn the region
The Middle East has witnessed a flurry of diplomatic activity in recent months, including visits by various leaders from around the world to the region’s capitals
Operation comes after Nusra and other factions took control of large areas in provinces connecting Damascus, Jordan, and the Golan Heights
Rebels call for general mobilization to confront pro-Assad offensive on Daraa
The US administration can – if it wanted – work to remove the factors responsible for the creation of ISIS in order to prevent the strengthening of it and similar organizations
Khaled Yacoub Oweis, a visiting fellow at SWP, the German international affairs think tank, argues that the objective of international envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura should be the protection of civilians and not the creation of freeze zones, which, short of a balance of interests on the ground, will become killing fields
Regime requests fighters and ammunition from Tehran as Assad’s siege on Aleppo begins to crumble
Move by Turkish military considered an ‘intentional violation of the sanctity of Syrian territory and national sovereignty’
“We are facing an occupation that does not only target our land, but also countries located beyond our territory. Our defeat here today will be theirs tomorrow”
The Southern Front foils pro-regime attack, recapturing four hills north of Daraa
President of Syrian Coalition Khaled Khoja interviewed on UN Envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura’s “action plan” to freeze fighting in Aleppo
Rebel sources claim pro-regime forces face biggest loss of life since the start of the Syrian revolution
“Washington is indifferent to what is happening in Syria because its priority is to achieve its objectives with Iran”
FSA claims a patrol has located a number of bodies belonging to Iranian soldiers of the IRG
Syria’s Muslim Brotherhood leader warns of ISIS, Iran, calls for alliance with Gulf states
Following successive defeats, Iran’s Qassem Soleimani set to command regime force into battle in southern Syria
Establishment of Shiite schools managed with help from Hezbollah militias and Iranian religious figures, activist says
Shiite town bombarded in rebel rocket attack in attempt to disrupt regime-supply lines
A Druze sheikh from a simple family has suddenly become famous for his daring political views
Syrian National Coalition president says opposition is fighting Iran, not Assad
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