Paul Iddon

Despite the SDF's integration deal and peace talks with the PKK, Turkey appears set to maintain a long-term military presence in Syria and Iraq

The Syrian government's military offensive against SDF-held areas in northeast Syria has sharpened fears over the renewed threat of the Islamic State

Turkey's military and political backing of Damascus has proven decisive in strengthening the Syrian government's hand against the SDF

Trump's invasion of Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro have sent shockwaves far beyond Latin America, particularly in Iran

A deadly attack on US troops has raised questions about the Islamic State's potential to destabilise Syria's post-Assad transition

Building on its success in Europe, South Korea is rapidly becoming a key arms supplier to the Middle East, with exports tripling in the past five years

As Damascus enters the US-led coalition against ISIS, its relationship with Syria's Kurds, America's longstanding ally, remains fraught with distrust

With Putin and Sharaa both pragmatists, the new era of ties between Russia and Syria will be based on mutual interests, despite mistrust

If another war with Iran breaks out, Iraq's new air defence missile systems from South Korea could complicate any Israeli air campaign

Israel's unprecedented attack on Doha, with tacit US support, has raised fears that Turkey could be next in Tel Aviv's crosshairs