The many conflicts in Syria
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The many conflicts in Syria

Introduction:

  • The Syrian crisis is escalating with the regime beginning a new phase of the war in Idlib province.

Syrian crisis escalating further:

  • The new phase of the war is controlled by rebels and al-Qaeda-linked jihadists; Turkey sending troops across the border to fight the Kurdish rebels; and the U.S. seemingly determined to stay in Syria for a longer term.
  • Like the first phase of the civil war, this phase is also multidirectional.

Multidirectional phase:

  • The regime, backed by Iran and Russia, is fighting against the rebels and jihadists in Idlib, Eastern Ghouta, and some southern enclaves.
  • Turkish proxies, backed by the air force, are attacking Kurdish militias in Afrin, a border town.
  • The U.S. continues to support the Kurdish militias in several other towns in the border region.
  • Turkish and Israeli jets are now carrying out airstrikes in Syria.
  • With more powers in the war, finding a solution is becoming more complicated.
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