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The shadow of ISIS in Syria

A Reuters exclusive report shows that the Kurdish forces guarding Islamic State fighters at a jail in northern Syria say they are opposed to handing the facility to the new Islamist rulers in Damascus as they brace for attacks by the ultra hardline group and monitor its attempts to re-emerge. The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a Kurdish-led force which …

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Syria’s Power Dynamics and Persistent Challenges

The power struggle for Syria continues, evolving from a triangular contest among Iran, Russia, and Turkey to a duel between Turkey and Israel. Among these players, Turkey has emerged as the most assertive force, leveraging its regional priorities.

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