Matthew Williams November 7, 2020 A Turbulent Legacy: How Trumpian populism met chaos with chaos in the Middle East Matthew Williams November 7, 2020 High-profile assassinations, radical breaks with policy and impulsive decisions have defined Trump’s agenda in the Middle East.
Matthew Williams October 13, 2017 Destroying Raqqa Matthew Williams October 13, 2017 Draconian coalition air raids and Islamic State's tactics have turned Syria's Raqqa into a wasteland.
Nino Orto April 28, 2017 Saddam Hussein's legacy is alive in Mosul Nino Orto April 28, 2017 A decade later, Saddam remains an important symbol to many disillusioned Sunni Arabs.
Nino Orto March 27, 2017 The Islamic State conflict: Why the Caliphate will survive in Iraq Nino Orto March 27, 2017 Even if Mosul falls, disputes between the Shi'a, Sunni and Kurdish political and military factions will lead to Islamic State's return.
Matthew Williams February 26, 2017 The Siege of Mosul, its geo-strategic importance and the humanitarian crisis in Ninewa Matthew Williams February 26, 2017 The war for Iraq and Syria will change the Greater Middle East.
Matthew Williams December 14, 2016 The Dirty War in Aleppo Matthew Williams December 14, 2016 No side will emerge untainted by the harrowing violence in the streets of Aleppo.