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Southern Syria at heart of Russian-Iranian rivalry

According to our sources, the 4th Armoured Division of the Syrian Army, commanded by President Bashar Al Assad's brother Maher [...]

Subscribers only Defence 10.06.2020

Damascus engineers Rami Makhlouf's downfall

The purge launched by the Assad clan against Rami Makhlouf's empire has begun to have an impact. The billionaire who has fallen out with his cousin, President Bashar Al Assad, is gradually losing the support of his entourage.

Subscribers only 27.05.2020

Moscow and Tel Aviv step up efforts to put space between Damascus and Tehran

Renewed hostilities on the ground coincide with new efforts by the region's capitals to bring their influence to bear on the Syrian conflict.

Subscribers only 13.05.2020

Moscow's talks with PYD could have far-reaching consequences for north eastern Syria

While Ankara is looking to weaken the Kurdish forces in Syria, Moscow is trying to repair relations between the PYD and Damascus.

Subscribers only 15.04.2020

Tehran seeks source of leaked intelligence that led to Soleimani's killing

Despite the difficulties in finding evidence amidst mounting speculation, Iran's Revolutionary Guard is looking for moles who may have provided information to the US on Qasem Soleimani's killing.

Subscribers only 26.02.2020

Frictions between Makhlouf clan and Al Assad heighten

Rumours are spreading from Beirut to Damascus that the alliance between Syria's President Bashar Al Assad and his cousin, the [...]

Subscribers only Agencies 15.01.2020

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Special forces contractors in Syria hit by US withdrawal

President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw US troops from northeastern Syria has plunged military service contractors working with the special forces into difficulty.

Subscribers only Contractors 30.10.2019

The withdrawal of US special forces from Syria plunges their providers into uncertainty.

MIT provides decisive help with Turkish offensive in Syria

Ankara has fully mobilised its intelligence capacities, particularly the MIT, to support its Peace Spring operation in Syria.

Subscribers only 16.10.2019

Bashar Al Assad appoints new spymasters for a new diplomatic era

President Bashar Al Assad has overhauled Syria's intelligence services in recent weeks in a bid to foster the regime's legitimacy.

Subscribers only 17.07.2019

Kremlin steps up charity diplomacy in Damascus

With the Kremlin's strong encouragement, Russia's Muslim regions are increasingly active in Syria in an effort to counteract the influence of Iran.

Subscribers only 03.07.2019

Cornered by its strategic choices, Erdogan's MIT forced to negotiate in Syria

The revelation that Turkish and Syrian intelligence services met in secret illustrates the tight spot that Ankara now finds itself in.

Subscribers only 05.06.2019

Syrian company chases up Eric Chevallier

The Paris administrative court recently rejected the Syrian company Sanderson [...]

Subscribers only 05.06.2019

Mohamed Mahla sacking deepens rivalry between Moscow and Tehran

The stand-off between Russia and Iran in Syria has risen a notch since the eviction of General Mohamed Mahla, the [...]

Subscribers only Agencies 17.04.2019

US supervises negotiations between Peshmerga and SDF

Negotiations between General Mazloum Abdi, the Kurdish commander of the [...]

Subscribers only Back-Door Diplomacy 17.04.2019

Moscow increasingly annoyed about Tehran's Mediterranean moves

While its military continues to be heavily invested in the conflict in Syria, Russia is increasingly upset about Iran's activism in Syria and Iraq.

Subscribers only 03.04.2019

Moscow angered by Assad's increasing proximity to Tehran

According to our sources, President Bashar Al Assad's decision to award the Latakia port concession to Iran, announced during Assad's [...]

Subscribers only Defence 20.03.2019

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, February 25, 2019.

North Korean experts come to Assad's aid

According to a number of sources, both human and open, a North Korean delegation that arrived in Damascus at the [...]

Subscribers only Defence 20.02.2019

GID/National Security discussions

Meetings between Jordanian and Syrian intelligence officials have accelerated in [...]

Subscribers only Agencies 23.01.2019

Russar, Kremlin's instrument of influence in Damascus

The Russian charity Russar is doing an increasing amount to strengthen the Kremlin's position in the Arab world to the east of Egypt.

Subscribers only 09.01.2019

Disagreement over Assad's attendance at economic summit

Heads of state intending to go to the Arab economic [...]

Subscribers only Back-Door Diplomacy 09.01.2019

After Al Bechir, Moscow works on sending other leaders to Damascus

Sudanese President Omar El Bechir's visit to Damascus on December [...]

Subscribers only 19.12.2018

Bahrain reconnects with Damascus

The Crown Prince of Bahrain, Salman bin Hamad al Khalifa, [...]

Subscribers only 21.11.2018

Syria : Netanyahu takes advantage of the Paris summit to bring Putin back to the negotiating table

Contrary to Israeli expectations, Russia still refuses to resume bilateral military cooperation. At stake for the Israeli air force: the vital freedom to operate in the Syrian sky.

Subscribers only Back-Door Diplomacy 14.11.2018

Vladimir Putin during his visit to Paris on November 11, 2018.

DGRIS contracts out Syria monitoring

The armed forces ministry's international relations and strategic department DGRIS [...]

Subscribers only Contractors 07.11.2018

Turkey's MIT and Qatari intelligence discuss Al Nusra's end

According to our sources, the MIT (Milli Istihbarat Teskilati), Turkey's powerful intelligence service, has started talks with Qatar's External State [...]

Subscribers only Back-Door Diplomacy 24.10.2018

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All articles - Syria

Southern Syria at heart of Russian-Iranian rivalry

Damascus engineers Rami Makhlouf's downfall

Moscow and Tel Aviv step up efforts to put space between Damascus and Tehran

Moscow's talks with PYD could have far-reaching consequences for north eastern Syria

Tehran seeks source of leaked intelligence that led to Soleimani's killing

Frictions between Makhlouf clan and Al Assad heighten

Spotlight
Special forces contractors in Syria hit by US withdrawal

MIT provides decisive help with Turkish offensive in Syria

Bashar Al Assad appoints new spymasters for a new diplomatic era

Kremlin steps up charity diplomacy in Damascus

Cornered by its strategic choices, Erdogan's MIT forced to negotiate in Syria

Syrian company chases up Eric Chevallier

Mohamed Mahla sacking deepens rivalry between Moscow and Tehran

US supervises negotiations between Peshmerga and SDF

Moscow increasingly annoyed about Tehran's Mediterranean moves

Moscow angered by Assad's increasing proximity to Tehran

North Korean experts come to Assad's aid

GID/National Security discussions

Russar, Kremlin's instrument of influence in Damascus

Disagreement over Assad's attendance at economic summit

After Al Bechir, Moscow works on sending other leaders to Damascus

Bahrain reconnects with Damascus

Syria : Netanyahu takes advantage of the Paris summit to bring Putin back to the negotiating table

DGRIS contracts out Syria monitoring

Turkey's MIT and Qatari intelligence discuss Al Nusra's end

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All articles - Syria

Southern Syria at heart of Russian-Iranian rivalry

Damascus engineers Rami Makhlouf's downfall

Moscow and Tel Aviv step up efforts to put space between Damascus and Tehran

Moscow's talks with PYD could have far-reaching consequences for north eastern Syria

Tehran seeks source of leaked intelligence that led to Soleimani's killing

Frictions between Makhlouf clan and Al Assad heighten

Spotlight Special forces contractors in Syria hit by US withdrawal

MIT provides decisive help with Turkish offensive in Syria

Bashar Al Assad appoints new spymasters for a new diplomatic era

Kremlin steps up charity diplomacy in Damascus

Cornered by its strategic choices, Erdogan's MIT forced to negotiate in Syria

Syrian company chases up Eric Chevallier

Mohamed Mahla sacking deepens rivalry between Moscow and Tehran

US supervises negotiations between Peshmerga and SDF

Moscow increasingly annoyed about Tehran's Mediterranean moves

Moscow angered by Assad's increasing proximity to Tehran

North Korean experts come to Assad's aid

GID/National Security discussions

Russar, Kremlin's instrument of influence in Damascus

Disagreement over Assad's attendance at economic summit

After Al Bechir, Moscow works on sending other leaders to Damascus

Bahrain reconnects with Damascus

Syria : Netanyahu takes advantage of the Paris summit to bring Putin back to the negotiating table

DGRIS contracts out Syria monitoring

Turkey's MIT and Qatari intelligence discuss Al Nusra's end

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Special forces contractors in Syria hit by US withdrawal