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A look back: 2015 in review
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015 | Al-Monitor
Our interactive timeline shows the stories that have shaped the region so far.
Kerry notes 'beneficial reduction' in Syrian violence
Sunday, Mar. 27, 2016 | Al-Monitor Week in Review
Syrian cessation of hostilities holding at one month as Islamic State loses ground; Massoud Barzani says United States is turning a “blind eye” to Syrian Kurdish ally’s links to the Kurdistan Workers Party.
Erdogan takes authoritarian rule to new heights in war on PKK
Sunday, Mar. 20, 2016 | Al-Monitor Week in Review
Terrorist bombing in Turkey kills two Americans as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan resurrects "thought crimes" in confronting critics; Is Iran a spoiler in Palestinian politics? Israel cool to feelers from Sudan.
Erdogan intensifies assault on independent media
Sunday, Mar. 13, 2016 | Al-Monitor Week in Review
US State Department calls on Turkey to respect "democratic values"; Israel considers Erdogan a "lost cause," sees Putin winning "on all counts."
Is Israeli-Palestinian two-state solution almost dead?
Sunday, Mar. 6, 2016 | Al-Monitor Week in Review
Iran poised to exploit the declining fortunes of the Palestinian Authority as Israel expands West Bank settlements; Syrian government forces prepare for a showdown in Raqqa; The Washington Post refers to Jaish al-Islam as a "rebel" group; Al-Monitor Syria Timeline includes commentary from Ambassador Ryan Crocker and others.