Essays

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at a Chatham House event, reaching to hand back a water bottle he could not open during an interview.

GeopoliticsPolicy Analysis

Sharaa’s Balancing Act: Syria Between War, Isolation and Reconstruction

Jul 2026

Map graphic showing Turkey's regional gains in Syria, the Caucasus, and energy transit against Iran's economic stagnation and managed isolation.

GeopoliticsPolicy Analysis

Why Does Turkey Prefer for Iran to Remain a Weak State?

Jul 2026