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1 – 10 of 10Together with Syrian government budget cutbacks, the decreased Russian presence has resulted in an increase in inter-communal clashes, forced disappearances, demonstrations and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272593
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ISRAEL: Netanyahu will exploit Hezbollah accusations
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES242542
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ISRAEL/LEBANON: Alleged strike raises risk of clashes
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES246047
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Uncollected waste has been piling up in the capital since the country's largest landfill closed on July 17. Prime Minister Tammam Salam has threatened to resign over the crisis…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB202975
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Shifting voting patterns in Lebanon.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211511
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Prospects for Syria in 2017.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216208
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Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah -- a Shia militant group and political party -- last month announced that the organisation would shoot down any Israeli drones in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB247099
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Relations between Riyadh and Tehran have long been characterised by political tension, and episodes of proxy military confrontation. Ties reached their nadir in 2016 when…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB270611
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The strikes are likely efforts to prevent Hezbollah, a Lebanese Shia militia, from using its involvement in the Syrian conflict to acquire sophisticated weaponry. Israeli fears…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB217288
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By removing the threat of US military action, the nuclear deal will empower Iran and spur Gulf Arab activism