Publications
Military advantage must be balanced against the risk of civilian casualties, even when vital interests are at stake, says Professor Marc Weller.
Syria
The de facto leader of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has said the country is exhausted by war and is not a threat to its neighbours or to the West.
Middle East
Israeli negotiators are holding talks with mediators in Doha over a ceasefire with Hamas and the release of hostages from Gaza, as diplomats push for a deal before Donald Trump takes office in January.
Middle East
The fall of Assad’s regime and Biden’s departure have revived calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. However, Israel holds leverage over talks, argues Emad Moussa.
Libya
The United Nations will convene a technical committee of Libyan experts in an attempt to resolve contentious issues and put the country on the path to long-awaited national elections, the acting head of the U.N. mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said on Sunday.
Syria
The challenges ahead are myriad as the government seeks to keep Syria running while preparing for transition.
Ukraine
Behind closed doors in Moscow, Kyiv, Brussels, Washington, and other capitals, diplomats, elected leaders, and military officers are gearing up for what will likely be a full-court press to find a resolution to Europe’s largest land war since World War II.
Syria
Syria’s new government spokesman told AFP on Thursday the country’s constitution and parliament would be suspended for the duration of the three-month transition period following president Bashar al-Assad’s ouster.
Syria
Israel plans to create ‘sterile defensive zone’ inside southern border, and Turkey bombs Kurdish targets in north Syria.