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Syria is a country located within the Middle East, and its geopolitical developments—such as the collapse of the Assad regime and ongoing civil conflict—are central to the broader regional security and political landscape of the Middle East as described in [1], [2], and [3].
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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 8 facts
perspectiveTürkiye seeks to redefine its regional role by balancing assertive military actions in Syria with diplomatic efforts to foster stability in Palestine and the Middle East.
accountIn 2011, widespread uprisings in the Middle East toppled regimes in Tunisia and Egypt, caused civil wars in Libya, Syria, and Yemen, and increased pressure on Jordan and Morocco to implement reforms.
perspectiveTürkiye seeks to redefine its regional role by balancing assertive military actions in Syria with diplomatic efforts to foster stability in Palestine and the wider Middle East.
perspectiveAmr Hamzawy argues that a regional security framework in the Middle East should aim to shape the future of Syria to be free from the dominance of armed groups and external military interventions.
claimThe unexpected collapse of the Assad regime in Syria destabilized the region and forced the United Arab Emirates to confront the resurgence of armed militias aligned with political Islam, an ideology the United Arab Emirates considers the greatest security threat to the Middle East.
accountBetween 2020 and 2023, the government of Türkiye recalibrated its Middle East policies, taking steps to rebuild diplomatic and economic ties with Arab governments and Iran, and initiated a partial retreat from its unilateral support for armed Islamist groups in Syria.
claimThe collapse of the Assad regime in Syria destabilized the region and forced the United Arab Emirates to confront the resurgence of armed militias aligned with political Islam, an ideology the UAE considers the greatest security threat to the Middle East.
perspectiveAmr Hamzawy proposes that a regional security framework in the Middle East should aim to shape Syria’s future to be free from the dominance of armed groups and external military interventions.
After the War: Rethinking Regional Security in the Middle ... arab-reform.net 3 facts
procedureThe author proposes a three-phase process for regional security in the Middle East: first, a functional regional security forum on air defense, maritime security, and infrastructure protection; second, coordination on conflict files including Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Sudan, Yemen, and Libya; and third, institutionalizing an economic pillar for reconstruction and trade.
accountThe Middle East has incurred significant human, economic, and environmental costs over the last two decades, including the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the war in Syria, state collapse in Libya, Yemen, and Sudan, the genocide in Gaza, wars in Lebanon, mass displacement, and insecurity in the Gulf and Red Sea.
claimThe economic model for the Middle East prioritized corridors linking the Gulf, Israel, and Europe, benefiting Tel Aviv and Dubai while treating the Levant (Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan) as a security problem to be bypassed or bombed rather than rebuilt.
The Role of Iran and Russia as Regional Powers in the Middle East ... academia.edu 2 facts
claimThe main hypothesis of the article 'The Role of Iran and Russia as Regional Powers in the Middle East (2011-2020)' is that Iran and Russia have played a key role in integrating their interests and deterring the United States in the Middle East, given geopolitical developments, the strategic importance of the region, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria.
claimFollowing the Arab Spring, Iran's influence in the Middle East intensified significantly, as evidenced by its military support for regimes such as the Assad government in Syria, which altered local power balances.
How the war in Ukraine changed Russia's global standing | Brookings brookings.edu 1 fact
accountRussia re-entered the Middle East in 2015 by initiating a bombing campaign in Syria to support the government of Bashar al-Assad.
Iran's Geopolitical Footprint: Regional Power or Global Contender? moderndiplomacy.eu 1 fact
claimIran supports various political and militant groups across the Middle East, including Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Palestine, and various Shiite militias in Iraq and Syria, to challenge the regional dominance of its adversaries.
A Region at Capacity: War, Displacement, and the Limits of ... mecouncil.org 1 fact
measurementIn 2026, humanitarian needs in the Middle East include 3.6 million people in Palestine requiring $4.1 billion, 16.5 million people in Syria requiring $3.2 billion, and 23.1 million people in Yemen requiring $2.5 billion.
The Limits of Iran's Proxy Empire | The New Yorker newyorker.com 1 fact
claimThe Axis of Resistance is an informal Iran-led military coalition in the Middle East that includes Hezbollah, the Houthis, Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, various Iraqi Shiite militias like the Popular Mobilization Forces, and Sunni militants including Hamas.
Escalation in the Middle East and Beyond unocha.org 1 fact
measurementAcross the Middle East, 3.7 million registered refugees from Syria face significant humanitarian and protection needs in host countries.
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org 1 fact
claimIran maintains a network of non-state armed organizations across the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, including Lebanese Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Shia militias in Iraq and Syria, and the Houthi movement in Yemen.
A Status Quo Power in a Changing Region: Iran's Regionalism in ... cambridge.org 1 fact
claimThe potential collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria and shifts in the Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape have tilted the balance of power to the detriment of Iran and Russia, while strengthening Turkey's position.
Navigating market and political uncertainties in the age of energy ... brookings.edu 1 fact
claimThe Middle East is experiencing geopolitical upheaval due to the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria and the ongoing war in Gaza.