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Thursday, 03 December 2020 18:19

Syria’s fragile balances and the looming threat of a new vicious circle of instability

Syria’s fragile balances and the looming threat of a new vicious circle of instability

syria troubled assadDespite the latest ceasefire in Idlib, tensions are once again rising across Syria. In the northwest, the high mobility in Idlib indicates that renewed fighting is rather a matter of timing, while in the south and east, escalating assassination campaigns in Daraa and Deir ez-Zor generate new dangerous dynamics. In central and eastern Syria, the resurgence of ISIS cells further exposes a severe security vacuum that opens way for intensive influence competition between the Kurds and the regime. Last but not least, the unprecedented economic crisis that face the country threatens to derail even the minimum stability enjoyed in Syria at the moment.

Published in Middle East Flashpoints
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  • Syria
  • syrian crisis
  • Turkey
  • Russia
  • economy
  • Kurds
  • Κούρδοι
  • οικονομία
  • Ρωσία
  • Συρία
  • συριακή κρίση
  • Τουρκία
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Monday, 26 October 2020 13:19

As Israel normalizes relations with the Arabsphere, can the Palestinians revive the Palestinian Question?

As Israel normalizes relations with the Arabsphere, can the Palestinians revive the Palestinian Question?

palestine abbas clock ticking for palestineIsrael’s normalizing relations with various Arab countries brought the Palestinians once again before the bitter realization that time is working against them. It appears that this realization triggered a process of reconciliation among the Palestinians. Yet, will these efforts suffice to influence the course of the Palestinian Question within a rapidly changing regional environment?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Published in Middle East Flashpoints
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  • Palestine
  • israelipalestinian conflict
  • Israel
  • Ισραήλ
  • ισραηλοπαλαιστινιακή σύκρουση
  • Παλαιστίνη
  • Gaza
  • arab states
  • Γάζα
  • αραβικά κράτη
  • Φατάχ
  • Fatah
  • Saudi Arabia
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Σαουδική Αραβία
  • Ηνωμένα Αραβικά Εμιράτα
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Sunday, 05 April 2020 21:15

Syria’s never-ending war(s); or why the end of the civil war does not mean peace

Syria’s never-ending war(s); or why the end of the civil war does not mean peace

syria flag in the rubblesAs the Syrian civil war nears its end, the regime’s imminent victory against the remaining opposition forces in Idlib tends to be overshadowed by several emerging issues that threaten to trigger a new circle of instability. In the meantime, irrespective of any outcome in the north, another ‘war’ still rages and will continue to rage in the country. The one between Iran, which struggles to recover from the assassination of General Qasem Soleimani, and Israel, which meticulously tries to fend off the former’s entrenchment in the country.

Published in Middle East Flashpoints
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  • Syria
  • Συρία
  • syrian crisis
  • economy
  • Turkey
  • Israel
  • Iran
  • Russia
  • εμφύλιος πόλεμος
  • οικονομία
  • Τουρκία
  • Ισραήλ
  • Ιράν
  • Ρωσία
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Sunday, 21 April 2019 20:32

Sudan Calling: A belated Arab Spring or a continuing process?

Sudan Calling: A belated Arab Spring or a continuing process?

sudan empty seatProtests across Sudan are well into their fourth month, consistently defying President Omar al-Bashir’s suppressive response, as well as his superficial political appeasing efforts. That persistence, stemming from economic and political demands highly similar to those expressed in several Arab countries during the so-called “Arab Spring”, interestingly underscores a relevant continuity of the transformative dynamics that emerged back in 2011. In Sudan, similar peaceful revolts have twice -in 1964 and 1985- ended up in the collapse of military dictatorships. Nevertheless, despite the protesters’ determination, the existence of a particularly rigid pro-status quo regional political landscape further complicates the equation that could lead to actual political change. 

Published in Middle East Flashpoints
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  • arab states
  • arab monarchies
  • Arab Spring
  • demonstrations
  • security forces
  • economy
  • Saudi Arabia
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Sudan
  • Turkey
  • Τουρκία
  • Σουδάν
  • Ηνωμένα Αραβικά Εμιράτα
  • Σαουδική Αραβία
  • οικονομία
  • δυνάμεις ασφαλείας
  • διαδηλώσεις
  • Αραβική Άνοιξη
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  • αραβικές μοναρχίες
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Sunday, 17 March 2019 18:39

New Government – Persistent Challenges: Fragile Balances in post-elections Lebanon

New Government – Persistent Challenges: Fragile Balances in post-elections Lebanon

lebanon cabinetFollowing an eight-month-long political deadlock, a new Lebanese government was ultimately formed on January 31. Although many key politicians have retained their presence in the new administration, the reflection of last May’s national election results, and the dynamics generated thereof, is evident. PM Saad Hariri’s significant electoral losses were translated into gains for the Shi’i coalition that also includes Hezbollah. Domestically, the latter’s increased cabinet share indicates a political elevation, which in turn causes considerable anxiety to the West, Israel and the Gulf. More importantly though, its growing influence, if combined with other political forces, may as well impact significantly the country’s foreign policy vis-à-vis Syria

 

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  • elections
  • εκλογές
  • Λίβανος
  • Lebanon
  • Syria
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  • σιίτες
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Monday, 26 November 2018 16:16

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Monday, 19 November 2018 10:14

The Palestinian question and the Trump presidency: current developments

The Palestinian question and the Trump presidency: current developments

palestine trump thumbsupAmong the promises the U.S. President Donald J. Trump has made is the formulation of a plan to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian issue. To that end, the task was assigned to Jared Kushner, senior adviser to the White House and his son-in law.[1] However, the details of the plan known as the “Deal of the Century” are yet to be released. In the meantime, recent developments, generated by the actions taken by the U.S. administration and their implications on the both Israel and Palestine need to be taken seriously into consideration, as they directly influence the already fragile situation on the ground.

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  • israelipalestinian conflict
  • peace process
  • USA
  • Israel
  • Gaza
  • Palestine
  • palestinian authority
  • refugees
  • ισραηλοπαλαιστινιακή σύγκρουση
  • ειρηνευτική διαδικασία
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