Analysis

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Lifting sanctions lays the groundwork for a new era in Syria, but it is a slow, multiphase process shaped by legal, political, and institutional constraints
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Hints at normalisation are a way to keep the US engaged and restrain Israel's destabilisation campaign in Syria, but full-fledged diplomatic ties are unlikely
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Without a clear mandate, inclusivity, or enforcement mechanisms, transitional justice in Syria could become a political gesture instead of a transformative tool
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Israel's plan to conquer Gaza presents both an existential threat and a diplomatic quagmire for Egypt, which has little leverage to influence events
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Lebanon's municipal election results are the first indication that Hezbollah continues to wield influence over its supporters despite the recent war with Israel
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Fragile as they are, US-Iran talks appear to have momentum, offering cautious optimism that both sides might bridge their differences
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With Israel seeking its destruction, Hamas is trying to ensure its political survival through diplomatic manoeuvring and maintaining its military capabilities
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After 18 months of complicity in Israel's war on Gaza, the EU has voted to review its free trade agreement with Tel Aviv. Critics say it's too little, too late
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The PKK's shift in strategy is a historic opportunity to address one of the region's longest-running conflicts, but the path ahead is uncertain
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In the shattered desert landscapes and overcrowded detention camps of Syria, the Islamic State, though weakened, still lurks in the shadows