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Assad’s Army and Intelligence Services: Feudalization or Structurization?

The formation of various paramilitary structures has undermined the stability of the regime 2017 marked a turning point in the Syrian conflict. With the full support of Russia and Iran, the Bashar al-Assad regime was able to neutralize the “domestic threat” completely. Throughout 2017, Damascus used the situation to carry out “outlying” operations, manipulating the ceasefire agreements and other accords reached as part of the Astana ...

13.03.2018

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Who Controls Syria? The Al-Assad family, the Inner Circle, and the Tycoons

The Military Conflict in Syria has Reshaped the Inner Circle Ever since Hafez al-Assad came to power in 1971, the three pillars of the Syrian regime ... ... is now influenced by figures who have made their way to the top during the course of the civil war. At the same time, some of Bashar al-Assad’s former confidantes have been forced to flee the country and effectively defect to the opposition. The Defectors ...

12.02.2018

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