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  • The Contradictions of Northern Syria
    This article provides an overview of the geopolitical situation in Northern Syria. We’ll look at the history that led to the Turkish Olive Branch operation in Afrin governorate and the changes that have emerged due to the aforementioned campaign. The Historical …
    By Sebastian Gonano
    5 June 2018
    Conflict, Politics, West & Central Asia
  • The Quest for Control – What does the spread of militias mean for …
    Politics, West & Central Asia
    Syria's Bashar al-Assad remains in control thanks in part to a wide network of loyal militias. How will this affect him in the future?
    By Sebastian Gonano
    15 Dec 2017
  • A Summary of the Fighting in Kirkuk
    Conflict, West & Central Asia
    On the 21st of October 2016, the Islamic State (IS) launched a surprise attack on the Iraqi city of Kirkuk. One set of attackers came from outside the city limits, circumventing the front-line and checkpoints, while a second group of sleeper cells attacked from within Kirkuk.
    By Sebastian Gonano
    16 Nov 2017
  • The Role of Sheikh Maqsoud during the Battle for Aleppo
    Conflict, Politics, West & Central Asia
    Sheikh Maqsoud is a district in the northern part of Aleppo city with a Kurdish majority population. Except for its …
    By Sebastian Gonano
    16 Nov 2017
  • A summary of the fighting in the Barada River Valley
    Conflict, West & Central Asia
    The Barada River, which originates in the southern Anti-Lebanon Mountains and winds its way to the Syrian capital, is surrounded by mountainous terrain. This river is the main water source for Damascus, making the valley strategically important.
    By Sebastian Gonano
    14 Nov 2017
  • Syrian army Kurdish Soldier mans an artillery piece in Quneitra
    The rebel offensive in Quneitra province and Druze involvement
    On 10th September 2016, several rebel groups including Ahrar ash-Sham, Jabhat Fateh ash-Sham (JFS, former Al-Nusra Front) and associated units announced an offensive in Quneitra governate. The rebels aimed to capture and secure the town of Hader ( a Druze town), which they deemed essential for government operations in the region. Hader can be cut off rather easily as to its north is Mount Hermon, and the road leading past it to the south also connects to the Bayt Jinn rebel pocket.
    By Sebastian Gonano
    13 Nov 2017
    Conflict, West & Central Asia
  • The Start of the SDF’s Raqqa Offensive
    On November 5th 2016, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) started the so called “Wrath of the Euphrates” …
    By Sebastian Gonano
    13 Nov 2017
    Conflict, Politics, West & Central Asia
  • City Profile: The City of Aleppo
    One of Syria's largest cities, Aleppo has seen war for nearly four years. What has become of it since the onset of conflict?
    By Sebastian Gonano
    25 Oct 2017
    Profiles, West & Central Asia
  • Turkish military convoys advance in Jarablus
    Turkey in Syria – A summary of the intervention
    On August 24th, 2016, the Turkish military entered Syria near Jarabulus directly, together with various rebel …
    By Sebastian Gonano
    14 Oct 2017
    Conflict, West & Central Asia

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