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Tiger Forces, Part 1: The War Crimes of the “Cheetah” Groups
This is the first of several entries on the pro-government Syrian militia known as the Tiger Forces. Each entry will provide unique analysis on a specific element of the militia. Part 1 and Part 2 address documented war crimes committed by various militias within …
By Gregory Waters
23 July 2018
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West & Central Asia
The Contradictions of Northern Syria
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This article provides an overview of the geopolitical situation in Northern Syria. We’ll look at the history …
By Sebastian Gonano
5 Jun 2018
The Origins of Dictatorship in Syria
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When analysing the Syrian conflict, the historical context is an area often approached superficially, with …
By Erik M. Kannike
24 Apr 2018
Suwayda – The “Almost” Revolution of 2017
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How Syria’s “Romeo and Juliet” almost destroyed Assad’s grip on power. In late 2017, social …
By Stanimir Dobrev
3 Apr 2018
Damascus’ “Democratic” Experiments: Local Councils under Gov…
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On August 23, 2011, Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad passed Decree 107 in an attempt to ameliorate the growing …
By Gregory Waters
14 Mar 2018
The Quest for Control – What does the spread of militias mean for …
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
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The Promise of Local Councils: A Future for Syrians, by Syrians
The Syrian government has not controlled large swathes of the country for nearly six years. In its absence, …
By Gregory Waters
21 Nov 2017
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