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Rebels Consolidating Strength in Syria: The Islamic Front
The latest umbrella organization for key rebel factions in Syria may not include U.S.-designated terrorist groups, but it does oppose many U.S. objectives.
Dec 3, 2013
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
Nov 27, 2013
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Aaron Y. Zelin
In-Depth Reports
No Good Outcome:
How Israel Could Be Drawn into the Syrian Conflict
Given the complexities and dynamics of the Syrian conflict, it is distinctly possible that Israel could be drawn into the fighting. Perhaps more important, the risk of spillover will likely extend years into the future, since the war's aftermath will not include near-term peace between Syria and Israel. How can
Nov 26, 2013
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Patrick Clawson
Michael Eisenstadt
Matthew Levitt
David Schenker
Andrew J. Tabler
Jeffrey White
Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
Nov 22, 2013
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Articles & Testimony
Meeting a Returned Tunisian Foreign Fighter from the Syrian Front
The ongoing war has changed not only Syrian society, but also the lives of many young men from other countries who are willing to die in the name of God.
Nov 8, 2013
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
Nov 6, 2013
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
Nov 5, 2013
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Articles & Testimony
Tunisia: Uncovering Ansar al-Sharia
An original founder of the banned Salafi organisation reveals its true origins, the extent of its links with al-Nahda, and what lies "behind the curtain."
Oct 25, 2013
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
Tunisia Arrests Leading Salafi Cleric
Whether legitimate charges are announced or not, yesterday's arrest of a popular cleric will no doubt be another turning point in the relationship between the Tunisian government and local jihadists.
Oct 25, 2013
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
Oct 23, 2013
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Articles & Testimony
Tunisia's Fragile Transition
While potential pitfalls remain, Tunisia's future could be bright amid a region that appears to be regressing.
Oct 17, 2013
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Articles & Testimony
Al Qaeda's Syrian Strategy
Any effort to counter the jihadists' growing hearts-and-minds campaign in Syria will require significant U.S. support for mainstream rebel forces.
Oct 10, 2013
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Barak Barfi
Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
Al-Qaeda in Syria: A Closer Look at ISIS (Part II)
This two-part PolicyWatch discusses how the jihadist group ISIS has gained a foothold in Syria. Part I outlined the group's recent successes; this installment describes how it could face popular discontent if it attempts to enforce its socially conservative agenda or commit high-profile abuses. Despite its successes in Syria so
Sep 11, 2013
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Articles & Testimony
Jihad 2020: Assessing Al-Qaida's 20-Year Plan
Al-Qaida and its affiliates have been well-positioned to take advantage of the recent regional upheaval, some of which the group predicted years ago.
Sep 11, 2013
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
Sep 11, 2013
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
Al-Qaeda in Syria: A Closer Look at ISIS (Part I)
This two-part PolicyWatch assesses how ISIS has gained a foothold in Syria by learning from past jihadist mistakes in Iraq. Part I discusses the group's recent successes; Part II discusses jihadist mistakes in other countries and whether ISIS is repeating them. In August, the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham
Sep 10, 2013
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Aaron Y. Zelin
In-Depth Reports
Syria's Military Opposition:
How Effective, United, or Extremist?
Many options for direct military action in Syria have been on the table, ranging from token strikes with small numbers of weapons to much broader operations such as attacks on leadership targets or the imposition of no-fly and no-drive zones. In addition, the United States could respond indirectly by providing
Sep 5, 2013
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Jeffrey White
Andrew J. Tabler
Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
Sep 3, 2013
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Matthew Levitt
Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
Tunisia Designates Ansar al-Sharia
Despite its longstanding reputation as a pro-extremist faction, Tunisia's governing an-Nahda party may finally be breaking with the radical fringe.
Aug 28, 2013
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Vish Sakthivel
Articles & Testimony
Hizb Allah's Gambit in Syria
The war in Syria has exposed the group's true strategic interests, which it has sought to secure through heavy involvement in the fighting.
Aug 27, 2013
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Matthew Levitt
Aaron Y. Zelin
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