SITREP 2019 4th QTR

Eight weeks ago, Turkey launched a major offensive against Kurdish-led forces in Syria’s north east and, though fighting eased mid-month, it could escalate again in coming weeks. In Libya, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar stepped up airstrikes on forces allied to the UN-backed government and civilian targets. The Yemeni government and southern separatists have a precious opportunity in December to strike a deal and stem hostilities in the south. Political protests paralyzed Lebanon and led to deadl...