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Sinem Adar: Turkey’s Syria Challenge

This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Sinem Adar. Together, they discuss Turkey's evolving interests in Syria. Then, Jon continues the conversation with Martin Pimentel and Will Todman to discuss the hard choices the United States needs to make about Kurdish forces.

Transcript — January 28, 2025

The United Arab Emirates’ AI Ambitions

Following a trip to the UAE in late 2024, Gregory C. Allen, Georgia Adamson, and other scholars unpack the UAE’s AI ambitions, the G42-Microsoft deal, and how the U.S. can balance global AI diffusion with leadership.

Report by Gregory C. Allen, Georgia Adamson, Lennart Heim, and Sam Winter-Levy — January 24, 2025

The Aftermath of October 7: Regional Conflict in the Middle East

This timeline tracks the big picture ebb and flow of the conflict and highlights how Israel initially focused its efforts in Gaza before gradually shifting resources toward Lebanon by September 2024. 

Commentary by Aosheng Pusztaszeri and Emily Harding — December 19, 2024

What Role Can Turkey Play in Ukraine Negotiations?

Should Trump want to pursue a diplomatic track on the war, Turkey can serve as a critical mediator in the Black Sea region, leveraging its NATO membership and ties to Ukraine and Russia.

Commentary by Yasir Atalan — December 12, 2024

Syrian Rebels’ Surprise Offensive Highlights Assad Regime’s Weakness

In a lightning-fast offensive, Syrian rebels took hundreds of kilometers of territory, including Aleppo, that took the Assad regime years to capture. Who are the key players, and can the rebels hold on to their gains? Natasha Hall explains.

Critical Questions by Natasha Hall — December 2, 2024