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LIBYA: France-Turkey rift gives Russia role in Libya
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES253368
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Ansar al-Islam is part of ‘Be Steadfast’ (Fathbutu), a coalition of al-Qaida-linked groups formed in June. Meanwhile, the dominant rebel force in the north, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham…
The bomb came as HTS launched a campaign to crack down on its salafi-jihadist rival Islamic State (IS) in the areas of northern Syria where it has influence. HTS is seeking a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB234149
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The Turkish government's crackdown on internal dissent, and its opposition to Kurdish groups at home and abroad have placed its NATO ally, the United States, in an awkward…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB210609
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The atmosphere is certain to be tense. With the Turkish army unable to enter Manbij, the two sides will find it difficult to reach agreement. Yet unless they do so, Turkish…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB218438
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Ankara’s policy towards Iraqi and Syrian Turkmen.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB217354
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Turkey's limited options in Syria.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB213360
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SYRIA: Salafi-jihadist resurgence faces constraints
This follows a controversy after leaked comments from security sources that the operation was “over”. Fighting continues on the ground, principally small-scale skirmishes and…
The last major rebel-held area in Syria, Idlib province is under the military control of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a salafi-jihadist rebel alliance. Jaysh al-Ahrar, the largest…