Syria Analysis: The “True” Story of Insurgent Leader Abu Umar al-Shishani — & What It Means
In August, Abu Umar al-Shishani (“Abu Umar the Chechen”) surged to prominence in the...
Read More
Byline: Scott Lucas
Syria Forecast, Nov 16: Regime Offensive Begins in Key Area of Qalamoun
ALSO IN SATURDAY FORECAST Aleppo Media Center Hit By Regime Shelling Insurgents Down Regime...
Read More
Russia Analysis: Diplomacy, Delay & Disinformation — How Moscow Gained The Upper Hand In Syria
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Since the Assad regime launched chemical weapons attacks against...
Read More
Syria Forecast, Nov 6: The Eternal Delay of “Peace” Talks
LATEST: Insurgents Maintain Pressure on Large Arms Depot in Homs Province United Nations envoy...
Read More
Syria Special: Updated — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, Assad’s Militia, & A Dead Commander & Filmmaker
On August 19, an Iranian filmmaker and a Revolutionary Guards officer died in an insurgent ambush...
Read More
Iran Round-Up, Nov 1: “No News is Good News” from Technical Talks on Nuclear Program?
LATEST: Iran Police Chief: “Not Even One Successful Terrorist Attack in Past Year”...
Read MoreUCD Clinton Institute
