Situation Assessment
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The Syrian Unity Predicament: Files of Sovereignty, Security, and the Kurdish Issue
International and Global Trends
Russia and the Restoration of Strategic Presence in the Changing Syrian Landscape
The Palestinian–Israeli Conflict
The Outcomes of the Doha Emergency Summit and the Missed Arab Opportunity
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The American-Israeli Proposal and the Shift Towards a Unilateral Path in the Gaza Strip
Countering Terrorism and Extremism
Will ISIS Succeed in Hijacking Syria from the Transitional Government?
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The U.S. Military Strikes Against the Houthis: The End of One War or the Beginning of Another?
The American military strikes against the Houthis come in light of the ongoing developments in the war in Gaza and the Houthis’ indirect role in it. These strikes coincide with the return of the “maximum pressure” policy against Iran, which U.S. President Donald Trump introduced during his first administration. The strikes aim not only to separate the Houthis from the main war arena in the Gaza Strip but to also separate them from Iran.
Operation “Iron Wall”: Similarities in procedures and overlapping objectives between the Gaza Strip and the West Bank
Operation Iron Wall comes as an advanced stage of the war in the Gaza Strip and is part of the previous promises made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reshape the Middle East. This is especially evident through a series of Israeli measures aimed at re-engineering the Palestinian and Syrian geography, both spatially and demographically, and changing urban planning in the West Bank in favor of Israeli settlement projects in an advanced step towards annexation and imposing Israeli sovereignty.
Does the Arab Reconstruction Plan Overcome Its Operational Challenges?
The reconstruction plan is being developed in coordination between Egypt and various Arab countries, with its details expected to be presented at the Arab Summit in Cairo. In response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance on the displacement of Palestinians, Arab countries have moved swiftly to propose a more logical and realistic alternative plan.
The King’s Visit to Washington: The First Step in the Race to Reject Displacement
Jordan has prior experience dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump during his first administration, which showed a tendency to liquidate the Palestinian issue without considering the fundamental principles of the Palestinian cause or the American foreign policy toward it. Given the changing realities facing the Gaza Strip, the Middle East, and the international community in general, Jordan’s position today seems to be based on more precise calculations compared to the approach during Trump’s first administration. This is especially true given that the threats today encompass all Palestinian territories, not just the Gaza Strip.
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“Operation Iron Wall” and the Permanent Crisis Policies
The Israeli “Iron Wall” operation in the northern West Bank comes in light of several local, regional, and international developments. It followed two days after the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip came into effect. The timing of this operation raises several questions, including the possibility of its scope expanding to include various areas of the West Bank, especially after being described by Israeli officials as part of a shift in the concept of security in the West Bank.
Complications of the Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
The ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip between Hamas and Israel consists of three basic stages, which will end the war that has been waged since October 7, 2023, by graduating the ceasefire from temporary to sustainable during the stages of the agreement. This agreement comes in light of a set of major regional and international variables, which prompted the parties to agree to it.
Scenarios of the UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon
Questions are increasing regarding the future of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), its effectiveness, and the available options for the international community to ensure its continuity or adjust its mandate. This paper addresses the possible scenarios for the fate of UNIFIL in terms of its role and presence.
War on Gaza: Israel’s Ban on UNRWA and the Challenges of Global Governance
Israel’s ban on UNRWA imposes severe humanitarian challenges on the beneficiaries of its services in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. It is considered a political and legal overstep in light of the agency’s mandate, history, and roles. Additionally, the ban highlights the issue of global governance and its ability to provide an appropriate response in an increasingly tense world, especially in terms of relief efforts and humanitarian aid.
The Second Arab-Islamic Summit: Timing and Contextual Implications
The second Arab-Islamic summit reaffirmed the call for an immediate halt to the wars in Gaza and Lebanon, urging an end to their disastrous humanitarian impact on civilians. The summit also emphasized the need for continued coordination with the international community to put an end to Israel’s violations of international law and international humanitarian law, while warning of the grave risks associated with the escalation of the conflict and its regional and international ramifications.