Middle East
Syria: Israeli airstrikes reach an all-time high after Assad regime falls
19 December 2024
On 8 December 2024, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-led forces took over the Syrian capital, Damascus, marking the end of 53 years of rule by the Assad family. Seeing an opportunity…
Read MoreConflict Watchlist 2025: Middle East
12 December 2024
The strategic balance of power in the region now favors Israel, as two of Iran’s key security pillars — regional influence through Axis of Resistance non-state actors and missile and drone capabilities — appear strained.
Read MoreConflict Watchlist 2025: Israel, Palestine, and Lebanon
12 December 2024
While the IDF has managed to inflict substantial damage on Hamas and Hezbollah, the prospects for lasting peace remain bleak.
Read MoreSyria: Which groups have been fighting each other and where?
11 December 2024
Despite the recent coordination between opposition groups in the Military Operations Command (MOC) coalition led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the future shape of Syria remains uncertain due to historical…
Read MoreSyria: HTS-led rebel forces capture over 200 locations, while Syrian and Russian airstrikes increase
2 December 2024
According to the latest ACLED figures, over 200 towns and villages in Syria have been captured by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-led rebel forces from the start of their offensive on…
Read MoreGlobal demonstrations in response to the Middle East crisis
18 November 2024
The 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on southern Israel and Israel’s subsequent response across the region triggered a wave of demonstrations around the world, especially in the Middle East, North…
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