Israel-Hezbollah Confrontation: Balancing Response and Deterrence
New Escalation and Shifts in Military Tactics In recent weeks, the regional arena has witnessed a significant escalation in tensions...
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Navvar Saban
Aug 245 min read
Pezeshkian’s Cabinet Faces Scrutiny Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
Whether Pezeshkian can deliver on his promises of inclusiveness and unity while maintaining stability in the region remains to be seen.
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Navvar Saban
Apr 307 min read
Factbox: Iranian presence in Syria’s Deir Ezzor province
Iran has been able to carry out its expansion project on the eastern fronts of Syria, specifically in Deir ez-Zor, a province bordering Iraq
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Navvar Saban
Mar 12, 20236 min read
Iran is still exporting oil to Hezbollah and the Assad regime. It’s using Syrian ports for transit.
Atlantic Council IranSource March 13, 2023 The Islamic Republic was one of the first foreign powers to take advantage of the uprising to...
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Navvar Saban
May 1, 20225 min read
Manufacturing Chaos: Russia’s Escalation Against Turkey’s Ally in Syria
Published Via TRT World OPINION - Two Years Ago
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Navvar Saban
Nov 16, 20215 min read
How Iran used and is still using soft power in Syria
Iranian cultural expansion during the era of Bashar al-Assad was ten times greater than the one during his father's era.
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Navvar Saban
Aug 6, 20217 min read
The situation in Daraa is dire. Here’s how it might play out.
MENASource August 7, 2021 In a symbolic blow to the anti-government uprising born in Daraa in 2011, the Bashar al-Assad regime and...
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Navvar Saban
Aug 4, 20215 min read
Recent Developments in Daraa Governorate: Causes, Consequences, and Expected Scenarios
The recent developments in Daraa show the population’s resentment and discontent with the regime. Daraa Governorate in southern Syria has...
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Navvar Saban
Jul 5, 20211 min read
The evolution of Iran - US dynamics in Syria
Despite varying international pressures over years, Iran intends to remain an influential actor on the ground and maintain cards of power an
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Navvar Saban
Jun 20, 20215 min read
Assad’s Quest for Legitimacy and his Efforts to Normalize in the Gulf
Along with the presidential elections, Bashar al-Assad looks to normalize his relations with the Gulf countries, most notably Saudi Arabia.
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Navvar Saban
May 1, 20215 min read
Escalatory Violence is Russia’s Stick — and Carrot Ahead of Syria Talks
Published Via TRT World OPINION - Three Years Ago
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Navvar Saban
Nov 16, 20175 min read
Turkey Eyeing Further Expansion in Northern Syria, Say Rebels
Turkey said last week that its campaign in Idlib was nearly complete, but recent talk over further expansion in Aleppo’s countryside...
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Navvar Saban
Sep 25, 20177 min read
Mapping the Battle Against ISIS in Deir Ezzor
Syria Deeply examines the pitched battle for Deir Ezzor, including advances by both the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Assad government...
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Navvar Saban
Jun 22, 20176 min read
Analysis: The Battlefield in Syria’s Southernmost City, Daraa
In recent weeks Daraa has witnessed the most intense clashes and aerial bombardments it has seen for years. Despite the plan for...
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Navvar Saban
Jan 18, 20175 min read
‘An Invitation to Kill’: Proxies, Foreign Powers in Syria Endanger Civilians
Foreign intervention and the many proxy groups fighting on all sides of the conflict in Syria have further polarized the war and...
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