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The Takeaway: October 23, 2019

Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan during a meeting in Sochi, Russia October 22, 2019. Sputnik/Alexei Druzhinin/Kremlin via REUTERS  ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. - RC1B16EB1DD0
Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a meeting in Sochi, Russia, October 22, 2019 — Sputnik/Alexei Druzhinin/Kremlin via Reuters
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Big powers move to consolidate positions in Syria; Iraqi finance minister: Syrian Kurds have no choice except to deal with Assad; Can Imran Khan deliver an Iran-Saudi rapprochement (Take II)?
 
 
 
 
 
 

Welcome to The Takeaway, where we break down trends in the Middle East that you shouldn’t be missing.

 

Highlights: The endgame in Syria: Putin and Trump still posturing; Iraqi official says Syrian Kurds had no choice except to deal with Assad; Khan’s shuttle diplomacy (Take II); Halloween treat: Unopened mummy coffins

 
 
Three quick takes:
 

 

 

1. Big powers move to consolidate positions in Syria

 

Recent events make it clear that the two major powers in Syria — the United States and Russia — see a final resolution of the conflict coming into focus.

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