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New Atlanticist

Feb 27, 2025

Is this the end of the PKK and its conflict with Turkey?

By Defne Arslan, Rich Outzen

Imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan issued a call for the militant group to lay down its arms after four decades of conflict with the Turkish state.

Conflict Crisis Management

MENASource

Feb 26, 2025

Why post-Assad Syria complicates the Iran-Turkey rivalry

By Giorgio Cafiero

Depending on what unfolds after Assad's fall, there could be reason to expect a degree of Iran-Turkey alignment in Syria.

Crisis Management Democratic Transitions

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Svetlova in The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: Syria in Turmoil: The View from Jerusalem

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Bakir in Middle East Eye: Syria after Assad: Sharaa’s delicate balancing act with Israel

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Zaaimi quoted in World Politics Review on displaced Syrian women

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Migration

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Ashraph in the Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide: Advancing justice and accountability in Syria after the fall of Assad: key priorities

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Freedom and Prosperity

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Rayes quoted in Devex on how USAID’s collapse could fuel an ISIS resurgence

By Atlantic Council

Extremism International Organizations

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Bakir joins Syria TV to discuss Syria’s partnership with Qatar

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Middle East

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Samaan joins BBC to discuss the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, Gaza, and Syria

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Katz in Travels and Observations: Putin avoided a Syrian quagmire, but not in the way he wanted to

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Political Reform

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