Sunday, 18 Oct 2026 18 Shawwal 2026 AH Beirut

Situation assessment

What recent events mean, and where things are likely headed.

Earlier assessments

2026-09-20 Fuel Crisis and External Rivalry: Popular Protests and Turkish-Israeli Tension over Syria The most important point to know is that Syria faces dual pressure: a fuel crisis that has turned into popular protests, road closures, and …