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State of mind and Russian publications on the possible ousting of Bashar Assad
The Russian International Affairs Council – RIAC (an official research institute operating under the sponsorship and the support of the

Does the volume of cargo flights between Iran and Syria indicate a decline in Iran’s activity in Syria?
On 5 May, Itay Blumenthal, aviation sector correspondent on Israeli news site “Ynet“, published a review analyzing the number

Hezbollah attacks the Lebanese Ambassador to the UN vis-à-vis the debate to expand the UNIFIL mandate in southern Lebanon
In an article published on 5 May, the pro-Hezbollah Lebanese newspaper, “Al Akhbar“, attacked the Lebanese ambassador to the

Does the Corona crisis constitute a restraining factor for the Shi’ite military buildup in Syria and Lebanon against Israel?
The global Corona crisis has constituted a generally restraining factor for the various players throughout the Middle Eastern arena.

The 5th. Corps – The “Russian proxy” in Syria
Since its founding on November 22nd, 2016, the Syrian Force known as the “Fifth Corps” has become a Russian

Who Assassinated Ali Muhammad Yunis?
On April 4, 2020, and in broad daylight (!), In the midst of Hezbollah controlled territory in southern Lebanon,

Alma’s Weekly Report (1-14 April 2020)
Syria – Immersed in confusion: partial prevention measures were taken against the spread of the Coronavirus alongside denial and

The rescue of Amer Al-Fakhoury – Can it be a case study for U.S. influence in Lebanon?
Amer Al-Fakhoury was the commander of the Al-Khiyam Prison as part of the Southern Lebanese Army (SLA) during Israel’s

Alma’s Weekly Report (16-30 March 2020)
The Coronavirus crisis Iran – Laughing at Israel, blaming the United States, beginning to prepare with a very little

Alma’s Weekly Report (10-15 March 2020)
The Coronavirus crisis The Coronavirus crisis in Lebanon: On 10 March, the first death from the Coronavirus reported was

Women’s Rights in Saudi Arabia
By: Noam Bannet Raise your hand if you’ve ever seen a car driving agonizingly slow or parked horribly and

Alma’s Weekly Report (3-9 March 2020)
The Lebanese Arena The Coronavirus crisis: The mindset in the Lebanese networks continues to blame Iran for the spreading