Insights

Al-Fardan camp or (The French camp), located on a hilltop in the Harem area north of Idlib, close to the Turkish border, has recently turned into the scene of fierce clashes following a series of incidents that have reignited instability...

The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime late last year ended Iran’s military and political presence in Syria, after more than ten years of engagement alongside the deposed regime. Tehran had built bases, religious and cultural institutions, and concluded economic deals,...

The rivalry between the United States and the People’s Republic of China has intensified in recent years, turning into a multi-dimensional strategic contest that is reshaping the global order. The confrontation is no longer confined to economic or trade matters,...

Tension has returned to Gaza over the issue of body exchanges between Israel and Hamas. Each side has accused the other of delaying the process, as Israeli air raids resumed. In response, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the army to...

Over the past year, relations between the European Union and the interim government in Damascus have undergone a gradual transformation that clearly reflects Europe’s new approach to the Syrian file. Europe has shifted from an era of open support to...

Since the formation of the Syrian Interim Government led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, the country has entered a delicate phase in which politics intersects with economics. The slogan “Zero Problems,” adopted by the government as a key to regional and international...

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has entered a new phase in its political path following the announcement of its withdrawal from Turkey to the “Medya Defense Areas” in northern Iraqi Kurdistan. This move comes in implementation of the resolutions adopted...

Washington has started to pursue a more pragmatic approach in its relations with the new Syrian government headed by Ahmad al-Sharaa, who assumed power in December 2024 following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. This development marks a significant shift in...

Several indicators have emerged across Syria this year, pointing to a renewed surge in activity by the so-called Islamic State (ISIS), which remains designated as a terrorist organisation by the United States, the European Union, and numerous Arab and Asian...

The relationship between Damascus and Ankara today resembles a delicate balancing act built on overlapping interests. Geography brings them together; history keeps them apart. While Syria’s interim government seeks to consolidate its presence in the north, it sees Turkey as...