
The Trump administration appears committed to working "by-with-through" local partners in the Middle East. Doing so effectively requires a clear political strategy and continued diplomatic engagement in the region.

Agnès Favier discusses France’s role in Syrian diplomacy, the fate of the Syrian Democratic Forces, and what happens after the fall of the eastern Ghouta.

How did Emmanuel Macron approach Donald Trump on the Middle East at their summit last week?

Peter Seeberg discusses Europe’s migration crisis, and says that Euro-Mediterranean cooperation is still alive.

A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.

Filippo Dionigi discusses the crisis of Syrian refugees and favors a new global framework for refugee protection.

While the proxy war in Syria does hold the potential for a clash between U.S. and Russian forces, it is only one of several theaters in which a larger conflict between the two countries is playing out.

Maha Yahya discusses a major Carnegie report on what it will take for displaced Syrians to return to their country.

A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.

Cruise missiles and lofty speeches will not bring peace to the Syrians. France must enlist the EU to start working on a real settlement.