Analysis Analysis 2018-05-23 Are cracks emerging in the Russia-Iran alliance in Syria? Iran is deeply entrenched in Syria, analysts say, and is wary of Russia trying to edge it out and reap all the spoils of reconstruction. Analysis 2018-05-04 New Syrian land law raises red flags for rights groups, lawyers Displaced Syrians risk losing their property rights under the new Urban Renewal Law, commonly known as 'Decree 10', legal experts say. Analysis 2017-08-17 New footage shows IRGC unit fighting in Syria Video footage of an IRGC unit fighting in Homs province is evidence of Iran's active involvement in the Syrian war, experts say. Analysis 2017-06-06 Syria safe zones deal raises end game questions Analysts tell Diyaruna they are uncertain the agreement between Russia, Turkey and Iran will pave the way for a permanent solution to the violence. Analysis 2017-03-15 Iran backing undermines Houthis' 'independent national movement' claim Iran has been arming the Houthis in violation of international resolutions, which undermines the militia's claims to be independent, experts say. Analysis 2017-03-10 Use of Pakistani brigade reveals Iran's sectarian tactics in regional conflict The Zainabiyoun Brigade is comprised of Pakistani Shias recruited by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to fight for its interests in Syria. Analysis 2017-01-05 IRGC role in fall of Aleppo stokes sectarian flames The actions of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Aleppo will exacerbate the region's sectarian divisions, experts tell Diyaruna. Analysis 2016-10-17 Analysts question Fatah al-Sham Front split with al-Qaeda The group's public split with al-Qaeda may be a ploy to ensure it is represented in a future political settlement to Syria's war, analysts say. Analysis 2016-09-21 As Syria truce fails, hopes for peace endure Though it was short-lived, the recent Syria ceasefire offered a glimmer of hope that a political resolution is still possible. Analysis 2016-08-10 Al-Nusra Front split a sign of al-Qaeda decline By severing ties with al-Qaeda, the former al-Nusra Front reveals the parent group's waning influence over the factions it has spawned. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Next