Monthly Briefing: Key Incidents Involving Iran and their Proxies (August 2024)
Introduction August 2024 has witnessed significant geopolitical developments in the Middle East, marked by heightened tensions and...
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Navvar Saban
Aug 44 min read
Analysis of Iran's Regional Influence Trends (July 2024)
Monthly Brief Iran's regional influence has been a critical factor in Middle Eastern geopolitics, particularly under the leadership of...
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Navvar Saban
Aug 22 min read
The Weaponization of Recreational Drones by the Syrian Regime and Iranian Militias
Situation Brief Recent investigations and footage comparisons have revealed a disturbing trend in the Syrian conflict: the Syrian regime...
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Navvar Saban
Jul 264 min read
Analyzing the Surge of Suicide Drone Attacks in Idlib: July 2024
Special Brief, July27. 2024 The month of July 2024 witnessed a significant surge in suicide drone attacks carried out by the Syrian...
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Navvar Saban
Jul 215 min read
Escalating Drone Smuggling Crisis: Jordanian Military Intercepts Narcotics-Laden UAV from Syria
Situation Report, July 22, 2024 On June 19, 2024 , the Jordanian military successfully intercepted and downed a drone carrying narcotics...
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Navvar Saban
Jun 306 min read
Military and Security Developments Involving Iran and Its Proxies (June 2024)
Special Brief, July 01, 2024 This report covers the military and security developments involving Iran and its allies in the region,...
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Navvar Saban
Jun 2216 min read
Resilient Tyranny: The Evolution of Assad's Survival Strategies in Syria
Self Published, 23 June, 2024
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Navvar Saban
Jun 48 min read
Comprehensive Analysis of Iran's Internal and External Developments - May 2024
Self Published, June 05, 2024 This report provides a comprehensive overview of the significant internal and external developments in Iran...
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Navvar Saban
May 296 min read
The Quiet Iranian Expansion in the Syrian Real Estate Market: Tools, Strategies, and Regional Impacts
Iran's expansion in the Syrian real estate market is evident through diverse strategies tailored to the local conditions of each region....
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Navvar Saban
May 127 min read
Special Brief: Iran’s Multifaceted Influence in Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq
Self-Published Archived Map (August 2021) Introduction Iran's strategic influence in the Middle East, particularly in Syria, Iraq, and...
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Muhsen al-Mustafa
May 111 min read
Syria's New Governors Appointed Following Baath Party Elections
In a recent move, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad signed Decree No. 101 and Decree No. 102 of 2024, resulting in the appointment of new...
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Candace Rondeaux
May 105 min read
Decoding the Wagner Group: Analyzing the Role of Private Military Security Contractors in Russian Proxy Warfare
This study is authored by Candace Rondeaux. My contribution was analyzing the role of Wagner in Syria by conducting more than 50 interviews.
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Navvar Saban
May 72 min read
Situation Report #6: Territorial Dynamics and Control in Northeast Syria: Detailed Breakdown and Analysis - May 2024
Detailed breakdown of the control and influence in Al-Raqqa, Al-Hasakah, and Deir Ezzor as of May 2024
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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
Apr 292 min read
The Iranian Crescent – Part 3 - Syrian-Iranian Relations Since 2000
The article series "The Iranian Crescent" analyzes Iran's political, geostrategic and economic interests in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon.
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Navvar Saban
Apr 295 min read
Military Operations along the Syrian-Jordanian Border: A Brief on the Anti-Terrorism Campaign
In the end of December 2023, The Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) have disclosed the cumulative totals of narcotics and weapons intercepted...
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Sasha El Alu
Apr 232 min read
The Syrian Badia: A Map of Influence, Control, and Ambiguous Operations
Following its “defeat” in 2019, the Islamic State (ISIS) adapted in response to both the new scope of its capabilities and the...
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Navvar Saban
Mar 79 min read
Analyzing Iranian-Orchestrated Attacks on U.S. Bases in Syria and Iraq Post Gaza War
Published Via Omran Center on March 07, 2024 Introduction The landscape of Middle Eastern conflict underwent a notable evolution in the...
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Navvar Saban
Nov 16, 20231 min read
Israel’s Response to Iran in Syria: Choosing Between Escalation and Accommodation
Published Via Middle East Institute on November 17, 2023 Summary Since 2013, Syria’s regime-controlled territories have witnessed...
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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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