The Syrian situation and policy alternatives
August 12, 2016
This Update contains some recent information on the ongoing, bloody Syrian civil war. It also contains some analysis suggesting Western policy, led by the US, is not working – with some proposed alternatives provided by knowledgeable sources.
Qatar aid to Hamas/ PA losing West Bank control
August 4, 2016
This Update discusses the recent provision by Qatar of US$31 million to pay the salaries of civil servants in Hamas-controlled Gaza – and what it reveals about the reality of the situation in Gaza. It also includes the key findings of a new study indicating the Palestinian Authority (PA) appears to be losing control over the key cities of the West Bank.