It's quite clear the Syrian regime in Syria, as the Iraqi regime in Iraq is benefiting from America's effort to destroy opposition forces in both countries. And there aren't any other rebel forces that one can foresee on the horizon… — Joshua Landis Copy Share Image
New security architecture is being laid down in the Northern Middle East, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, in which pro-Iranian governments are consolidating their grip on the territory and they're backed by Russia, to a large degree. And this has caused great… — Joshua Landis Copy Share Image
It's quite clear the Syrian regime in Syria, as the Iraqi regime in Iraq is benefiting from America's effort to destroy opposition forces in… — Joshua Landis Copy Share Image
I do believe that the Kurds are in a difficult situation. They do have some American support. How consistent that will be is unclear. But they have built up a strong military, and they have begun to build the institutions of an autonomous life in Northern Syria. Turkey's enmity towards the Kurds and their desire to make sure there is… — Joshua Landis Copy Share
The Syrian government is weak today in 2017, but it's been gathering strength. And I think it's likely that, in the next few years,… — Joshua Landis Copy Share Image
The center of gravity for opposition shifts to Idlib province and Idlib city. That city is dominated by the al-Qaida wing of the opposition… — Joshua Landis Copy Share Image
Kurds are going to have to strike a bargain with Bashar Assad that will keep them in the Syrian state and under some kind… — Joshua Landis Copy Share Image
I think the Bashar Assad regime is on a roll. I think it's got the backing of Russia and Iran and Hezbollah. And it's… — Joshua Landis Copy Share Image
We saw that, as Syrian troops went to Aleppo, ISIS took Palmyra. But ISIS' days are numbered. The Donald Trump administration has said that… — Joshua Landis Copy Share Image
New security architecture is being laid down in the Northern Middle East, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, in which pro-Iranian governments are consolidating their grip on… — Joshua Landis Copy Share Image
