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Relations between Iraqi and Syrian Kurds worsen

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SYRIA/IRAQ

This is part of a wider rift between Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and Syrian Kurdish forces, the latter divided among themselves. The KRG closed two border…

Turkish-EU relations may move to new stage

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TURKEY/EU

Turkish-EU relations.

Iraqi Sunnis face long-term poverty and instability

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IRAQ

Earlier in his career, US President-elect Joe Biden engaged deeply with post-2003 Iraq, and in the past advocated federalism on a sectarian basis. Although the concept was roundly…

North-east Syria’s frozen conflict will erode security

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SYRIA

North-east Syria is divided into three zones: Damascus-controlled areas backed by Russia and Iran, SDF-held areas backed by the United States and territory dominated by the Syrian…

Iran and Turkey will compartmentalise relations

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IRAN/TURKEY

As the new US administration seeks to re-engage with Iran, both Washington and Ankara have launched negotiations with Tehran's enemy Saudi Arabia. Iran and Turkey have major…

Purging Turkish army will leave it more politicised

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TURKEY

Turkey's post-coup military.

Syria’s Islamic State legacy problem could go critical

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SYRIA

It claimed to be avenging SDF treatment of detainees at Al-Hol camp, which holds thousands of women and children linked to IS. Ongoing security threats and regional dynamics are…

Doha’s Gulf inclusion will fall short of full renewal

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QATAR

The summit is the focus of rising speculation that the 30-month rift between Qatar and fellow GCC members Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain may be nearing…

Qatar-Saudi deal will fall short of full Gulf unity

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GULF STATES

The declaration ends the 43-month boycott of Qatar by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Egypt. Saudi Arabia has reopened its land border and airspace to…

Prospects for the Levant in 2021

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PROSPECTS 2021

However, in 2021 they will all face two common challenges: recovering from major economic shocks in 2020 and reorienting to US policy shifts under a Biden presidency. From…