Baghdad wants to see Syria's largely Sunni rebel movement contained and thus likely does not oppose a brief airspace incursion to attack the rebels.

The Camp David accords split Sinai into four zones, with differing levels of militarization allowed in each area.

Israel has three routes its air force could use to attack Iran's nuclear program.

Stratfor Middle East analyst Ashley Lindsey examines the challenge of urban warfare in Aleppo faced by the al Assad regime as it struggles for control of Syria.

Turkey's distribution of aid to refugees could mark the beginning of an expanded role in Syria.

Stratfor's Vice President of Global Analysis Reva Bhalla examines the growing disagreement between Turkey and the United States over what a post-al Assad Syria might look like.

Syria's president has also been forced to draw from a less loyal support base to fill some key positions.

Stratfor's Vice President of International Projects Jen Richmond discusses the Chinese People's Liberation Army-Communist Party tensions and rumors that President Hu Jintao will maintain his position in the Central Military Commission after the leadership transition later in 2012.

Stratfor analyst Abe Selig discusses Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's recent decrees that shook up the military and explains what this means for the country's near future.

Jets and warships reportedly began bombarding the strategic Somali port city of Kismayo on Aug. 11 in preparation for a ground assault.