Some thoughts on the challenges facing #Syria who may not have a subscription #MiddleEast

Anything to reduce the wad of #Syria currency one currently has to handle would be great.

A symbolic act that will elicit loud (& uninformed) comment from both sides about betrayal, not going far enough etc etc. But the recognition is heavily caveated & practical action relies on acts by players over whom we have no control. For long-term peace the process needs tp be

The #Cambodia-#Armenia conflict probably didn't get as much publicity as it warranted. Logistics were a nightmare.

...in an animalistic way. #Lebanon

The latest outline for ending the war in #Gaza. Critical vulnerability, as always, is the willingness of Netanyahu to agree #Israel #Palestine

Trump's grasp of Middle east history is unparalleled...

It's noice, it's different, it's unusual... #kathandkim

Well telegraphed in recent days, the proposal illustrates what an enormous task lays ahead if accepted. Hope for the best, expect something far short of that.

Pretty measured placeholder statement atm.

#Israel and its buffer zones - deliberately vague as to what it constitutes but its track record in withdrawing from areas it enters or seeks to control hasn't been good.

Some initial thoughts on the #Gaza peace plan. afr.com/world/middle-e…

Absent a coherent policy re returning of males and females traveling to #Syria & being part of jihadist groups, this is to be expected #Lebanon abc.net.au/news/2025-10-0…

Some thoughts on the return of women & children from #Syria: The questions the PM refuses to answer on returning ISIS brides theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-que… #ISIS #ct #auspol

Thoughts on the Australian women & children returning from #ISIS Camps in #Syria

In a dveloping situation this is a good update on what we know now #Gaza

Some early thoughts on the day after in #Gaza. A long road lay ahead but the quicker the international community brings order, the easier it will be to sideline #Hamas. afr.com/world/middle-e…

Well researched and interesting.

So many 'known unknowns' let alone 'unknown unknowns' - good article on the state of planning for the interim stabilisation force in #Gaza.

Interesting to know more details on this series of incidents. #Israel #Lebanon