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21. Putin’s surprise visit to Syria

Author:
Micky Aharonson and Aiman Mansour
Publication Date:
01-2020
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:
Meeting with Assad sent clear messages to the countries of the region.
Topic:
Diplomacy, Military Strategy, Bilateral Relations, Hegemony, and Intervention
Political Geography:
Russia, Europe, Middle East, and Syria

22. Could Congress’ latest Syria sanctions bill backfire?

Author:
Aiman Mansour
Publication Date:
01-2020
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:
The congressional bill will exacerbate the economic situation in Syria and ultimately increase Syria’s dependency on Iran.
Topic:
Economics, Military Strategy, Sanctions, Legislation, and Intervention
Political Geography:
Iran, Middle East, Syria, North America, and United States of America

23. The Precarious Lull in Northeast Syria

Author:
Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:
01-2020
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:
New Year, Same Chaos in Syria.
Topic:
Military Strategy, Conflict, Peace, Ceasefire, and Intervention
Political Geography:
Middle East and Syria

24. Iran’s Struggle to Entrench Itself in Syria

Author:
Yossi Mansharof
Publication Date:
05-2019
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:
Israel, Russia and to some extent the US stand in the way of Iran’s permanent entrenchment in Syria. Israel needs to continue its strikes against Iranian and Hezbollah infrastructures across Syria.
Topic:
Terrorism, Military Strategy, Counter-terrorism, Conflict, and Hezbollah
Political Geography:
Iran, Middle East, Israel, Palestine, and Syria

25. Turkey Sets Course against the West in the Mediterranean

Author:
Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:
08-2019
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:
Turkish forces are also present in northern Iraq, where they are engaged in action against the PKK presence in the Kurdish-controlled north.
Topic:
Military Strategy, Conflict, and Regional Power
Political Geography:
Iraq, Europe, Turkey, Middle East, Syria, and Kurdistan

26. The Turkish Invasion of Northeast Syria

Author:
Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:
10-2019
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:
While a determined Western-led effort to halt the Turkish invasion could still prevent Russian, Iranian and IS gains, time is growing short.
Topic:
Regional Cooperation, Military Strategy, Islamic State, Conflict, and Foreign Interference
Political Geography:
Russia, Europe, Iran, Turkey, Middle East, Israel, Syria, North America, and United States of America

27. Putin Is the New King of Syria

Author:
Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:
10-2019
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:
The U.S. withdrawal makes Russia the new arbiter of everyone’s interests, including Israel’s.
Topic:
International Cooperation, Military Strategy, Hegemony, and Foreign Interference
Political Geography:
Russia, Europe, Turkey, Middle East, Asia, Syria, North America, and United States of America

28. Beyond the Chorus of Indignation

Author:
Efraim Inbar
Publication Date:
10-2019
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:
Trump’s Syria decision accords with previous presidential decisions and is not necessarily a disaster for Israel.
Topic:
Diplomacy, Military Strategy, Leadership, Conflict, and Foreign Interference
Political Geography:
Middle East, Israel, Syria, North America, and United States of America

29. No Reason for Kurdish Surprise

Author:
Lazar Berman
Publication Date:
10-2019
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:
Once again, Kurds are complaining of “betrayal.”
Topic:
International Cooperation, Military Strategy, Hegemony, Conflict, and Foreign Interference
Political Geography:
Turkey, Middle East, Syria, Kurdistan, and United States of America

30. Rojava Sundown – A Retrospective

Author:
Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:
10-2019
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:
Islamic State, that most malignant expression of the Sunni Islamist trend, was the natural enemy of this emergent Kurdish autonomy.
Topic:
Terrorism, Minorities, Islamic State, Conflict, and Autonomy
Political Geography:
Middle East, Syria, and Kurdistan