Insights

Mount Hermon, also known as the “Mountain of Snow,” continues to represent a strategic focal point of immense importance in the Middle East conflict equation. Its geographical position, stretching across Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine, along with its towering elevation exceeding...

Darav ala As Syria’s transitional authorities begin their work at a critical period of the country’s history, the role of women in the political arena has come under scrutiny. The transitional government has emphasised its commitment to including all segments...

The issue of sectarian and ethnic identity in Syria continues to strongly assert itself amid persistent political, economic, and security crises. Although Syrians lived for decades within a wide spectrum of religious and ethnic diversity, the consequences of war and...

Between 18 and 22 September 2025, relations between Syria’s new government and the United States witnessed a marked diplomatic shift. A series of official contacts and initiatives were launched to open dialogue on long-standing American sanctions, including the “Caesar Act”....

Amid a war that tore apart both Syria’s geography and its social fabric, Syrian women emerged as a quiet force facing challenges beyond description. Many suddenly found themselves the primary heads of households after husbands were lost to the war,...

Syria’s modern political history has been marked by complex struggles between nationalist and religious parties. These struggles gradually evolved from simple political disagreements into violent conflicts with sectarian and ideological dimensions. Although these parties raised slogans of national unity and...

Since the birth of the Syrian state in the 1940s, political life was tied to a short yet turbulent experiment with parties. In that period, national parties such as the National Bloc and the People’s Party emerged, alongside Baathist currents,...

Syrian governorates are witnessing a notable rise in fundraising campaigns under humanitarian and developmental titles, most prominently “Absheri Horan,” “Wednesday of Homs” and the “Deir Al-Ezz Campaign.” The Syrian Interim Authorities supported this trend by establishing the Development Fund through...

Wael Al-Amin A Long-Awaited Agreement Over the past week, Syria has witnessed a series of rapid developments. Following attacks by “remnants” of the Assad regime on the new Syria government security forces along the Syrian coast, the situation appeared to...

Amid escalating regional and international tensions surrounding Syria, the city of Jaramana, located near Damascus, has emerged as a new battleground for competing interests and influence. Israel's direct threats against the new Syrian leadership, under the pretext of protecting the...