2024’s big surprises in Middle Eastern politics
Nasrallah’s end, Netanyahu’s warrant, and Assad’s fall.
Assad’s control over Syria’s security apparatus is limited
Beneath an image of centralized authority is a divided system of competing security actors.
The surprising ways fear has shaped Syria’s war
[caption id="attachment_37886" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Syrian refugee Hatice Henidil hugs her
The Syrian military has thousands of deserters. New research tells us why they left.
[caption id="attachment_33649" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Syrian civilians who volunteered to join
Why haven't Syrian banks collapsed under sanctions and war?
[caption id="attachment_28050" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The picture of Syria's President Bashar
Why haven’t Syrian banks collapsed under sanctions and war?
[caption id="attachment_28050" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The picture of Syria's President Bashar
The identity politics of displacement in the Middle East
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Proxy war can have dangerous consequences
[caption id="attachment_13635" align="alignnone" width="620"] A pro-Russian fighter stands near a