Analysis
Since 2012, the Week in Review keeps you ahead of the curve with in-depth analysis of the trends in the region, based on AL-MONITOR’s world class reporting.
Syria in 'Free Fall'
Edward Dark describes the despair in both Aleppo and a Syrian prison; Syria is in “free fall,” according to the chairman of the UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria.
Obama Should Invite Iran's Rouhani to Geneva
The election of Hassan Rouhani as president of Iran might present an opening for a political solution to the Syria war.
US Needs Iran, Turkey For Diplomatic Surge in Syria
The latest UN report on Syria calls for a “diplomatic surge” to end the war, which has reached “new levels of brutality.”
Turkish Spring?
Turks takes to the streets to protest the policies of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The Missing Syrian Peace
US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov are still working on the invitation list for Geneva II.
Iran Key to Success of Geneva II Talks on Syria
The United States should invite Iran to the Geneva II talks on Syria and consider it a start for a more expansive regional dialogue.
US-Russia Diplomacy on Syria Makes Comeback
The US, Russia — and Iran — resurrect diplomacy on Syria; Iran and Israel should consider talking about Syria; Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Do the US, Iran Agree on Red Line For Syrian Chemical Weapons?
The US and Israel escalate the war in Syria; Russia, Iran, Hezbollah, Khaled Meshaal; and Al-Monitor launches Iran Pulse.
Syria’s Chemical Weapons, Israel and Hezbollah
The US statement about Syrian chemical weapons; Israel weighs in; the debate within Hezbollah about Syria.
US Not Considering Arms To Syrian Rebels
The Obama administration resists congressional pressure for military aid to the Syrian rebels; Al-Monitor writers take on the case of Fazil Say and the resignation of Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad.
Iraq's Sudani: US troop withdrawal does not mean end of security relationship
At an event hosted by Al-Monitor and the US Chamber of Commerce, the prime minister discussed Iraq’s plan to achieve energy independence by 2030 and his desire to drawdown the US military presence in the country.
Netanyahu, regional leaders hedge on possible Trump win in November
The Israeli prime minister is under pressure to deliver on a cease-fire during his Washington visit next week; Biden can’t heal Democrat divisions over Israel and the Gaza war.
Lebanon FM warns of 'devastating’ regional war if Israel escalates campaign against Hezbollah
In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Lebanon's top diplomat, Abdallah Bou Habib, adds that security in the south ultimately depends on a strong Lebanese army and an agreement on the border – not war.
US, Iran guarantors of shaky deterrence between Israel and Hezbollah
Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah is not ready to go to the mattresses over the killing of another senior commander on Wednesday, and Iran doesn't want a war while it favors the threat of confrontation as a deterrent.
