Syria’s Endgame
Syria could become a patchwork of Russian, Turkish and American-backed enclaves.
Military
Aleppo Has Fallen. Now What?
Now comes the time for battle against the remaining jihadists, coupled with Turkey’s war against the Kurds.
Slowly But Surely, Europe Gets Serious About Its Own Defense
The EU proposes to fund defense research while Belgium and the Netherlands pool the acquisition of new ships.
After Mosul Falls, What Then?
The Iranians, Russians, Saudis and Turks are all jockeying for influence in Iraq while America looks on wearily.
Spanish City in North Africa at the Heart of Diplomatic Row
Russian warships sail past Ceuta this time, but its ambiguous NATO status makes it a popular port of call.
Post Brexit, France May Get the European Army It Always Wanted
France has long aspired to lead a defense union outside NATO.
Turkey Goes into Syria, Or How to Influence People with Tanks
Turkey’s first priority is stopping Kurdish separatism. Longer term, it is looking at gaining regional influence.
Assad Shifts Strategy, Attacks Kurdish Rebel Group in Syria
The Syrian dictator has so far left the Kurds alone. What changed his mind is anyone’s guess.
If Assad Captures Aleppo, Then What for the West?
Neither Turkey nor the United States will panic if Aleppo falls. Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, might.
Assad Loyalists Break Ceasefire, Besiege Aleppo
The Syrian regime launches an attempt to retake the opposition’s last remaining stronghold in the north.
Putin Orders Start of Withdrawal from Syria
The Russian leader starts to pull his troops out of Syria after six months.
Why the Free Syrian Army Never Went Anywhere
Relatively moderate and well-educated rebels weren’t numerous enough to lead the Syrian opposition.
Syria Truce Gives Regime Time to Besiege Aleppo
World powers agree that the fighting in Syria must stop — but not for another week.
Assad’s Forces Close In on Aleppo for Decisive Battle
Reclaiming the city for the regime would go a long way toward stamping out Syria’s non-Islamic State opposition.
Russia Helps Assad Reconquer Syria’s Heartland
Russian airstrikes are enabling the regime to retake territory from Syria’s least fanatical rebels.