The possible fate of Idlib and North Eastern Syria. Joost Hiltermann on Syria.
Channel: Lambrecht Wessels
Date: 13/01/2019

International Conflict's Group's Joost Hiltermann (Manager Middle East and North Africa) is interviewed in September 2018 on Idlib, Eastern Syria and the Syrian conflict overall. 

Follow Joost Hiltermann on Twitter at: @JoostHiltermann
Follow International Crisis Group: @CrisisGroup

Recent article on the Kurds in North Eastern Syria and president Trump's announcement that the Americans would withdraw:
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/12/chaos-washington-kurds-stranded/578941/

A great (live) Map of Syria to get a picture as to who is in charge where:
https://syria.liveuamap.com/

International Crisis Group

Overview of Syria Crisis Reports 
https://www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-north-africa/eastern-mediterranean/syria

On the North East of Syria: what are the challenges for the Americans embedded there (withdrawal or not?)
https://www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-north-africa/eastern-mediterranean/syria/b066-avoiding-free-all-syrias-north-east

How to stabilise the North East of Syria:
https://www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-north-africa/eastern-mediterranean/syria/190-prospects-deal-stabilise-syrias-north-east

The deal on stabilising Idlib (north west) for now:
https://www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-north-africa/eastern-mediterranean/syria/syrias-idlib-wins-welcome-reprieve-russia-turkey-deal

The risks of a full out war in Idlib and its possible consequences:
https://www.crisisgroup.org/middle-east-north-africa/eastern-mediterranean/syria/b63-saving-idlib-destruction