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Calm in Damascus Contrasts with Ongoing Battles in Northeast Syria

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 - by Carmen Mendez - Leave a Comment

Amid relative calm in Damascus, the new interim president faces challenges unifying Syria, while battles rage in the northeast between Kurdish and Turkish-backed militias. This ongoing conflict threatens both national …

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Iran’s Regional Power Diminishes as Allies Collapse with Assad’s Fall

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 - by Allegra Nguyen - Leave a Comment

Iran’s strategic alliances in the Middle East are deteriorating following the rapid ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Hezbollah’s ongoing conflicts with Israel and Hamas’s struggles further weaken Iran’s influence. …