Analysis Analysis 2020-01-09 Esmail Qaani: loyal successor to Soleimani's destructive legacy Qaani has played a major role in feeding wars and crises in the Middle East. But it will be difficult for him to emulate his predecessor's charismatic leadership. Analysis 2019-12-31 New ISIS leader remains shrouded in mystery If Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's successor is to avoid an internal leadership challenge, he will be forced to step out of the shadows, experts say. Analysis 2019-10-16 Russian forces eye long-term presence in Syria Four years after they intervened in Syria in support of the regime, Russian military forces are showing no signs of leaving the country. Analysis 2019-08-13 Iran-backed militias in Iraq brace for further sanctions With recent sanctions targeting the leaders of Iran-aligned militias, there has been speculation over which groups will be targeted next. Analysis 2019-02-01 Iran 'sinks its teeth' deeper into Syria with new economic agreements The new agreements will allow the Iranian regime to maintain its influence in Syria in the post-war era and to circumvent international sanctions. Analysis 2019-01-15 Al-Qaeda's shadow still hangs over Syria's Idlib: analysts Tahrir al-Sham, an extremist alliance operating in northern Syria, has taken many shapes, but has retained its links with al-Qaeda, analysts say. Analysis 2018-10-18 Iran-backed militias undermine Iraq's sovereignty: analysts Iran-backed Iraqi militias, including Kataeb Hizbullah, follow the directives of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and operate with complete disregard for the Iraqi law. Analysis 2018-09-18 Al-Qaeda slams Muslims for doubting its role in September 11th attacks Seventeen years later, al-Qaeda is still focused on its 'victory' in the September 11th terrorist attacks in the US, debunking conspiracy theorists -- and proving its loss of relevance. Analysis 2018-08-13 On the backfoot, ISIS uses old tactics to recoup losses The grisly tactics of kidnapping minorities and executions have long been a part of ISIS's modus operandi. Analysis 2018-06-22 Is ISIS a creation of the West? An investigation into a prevailing conspiracy theory reveals certain actors actively promote the distortion of facts for their own gain. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Next
