Interview

Amid rapid political and diplomatic shifts surrounding Syria in recent months, the repeal of the U.S. Caesar Act has emerged as one of the most consequential and complex developments at the domestic, regional, and international levels. Since entering into force,...

The era of the Assad family has ended irreversibly, and Syrians in the new Syria today stand at a decisive crossroads between the state of the past with all its violations and crimes, and the hoped for state of the...

Ten years ago, the Syrian Democratic Forces were established. They have become one of the most prominent actors on the Syrian scene as an influential military and political body that brought together a coalition of diverse Kurdish, Arab, Syriac and...

Syria is currently going through a decisive phase after decades of strong centralized political control that has left deep marks on the state’s structure and institutions. The major challenge now lies in rebuilding these institutions on new foundations characterized by...

The presence of foreign fighters in Syria following the outbreak of popular protests in 2011 was one of the main factors that complicated the conflict and transformed it into a regional and international one. It also led to the involvement...

A single term or phrase containing one or two words has carried multiple interpretations, some controversial, others outright rejected. The discussion here revolves around what has been called “radical Islam” and “moderate Islam.” These expressions emerged alongside the role religion...

The term deep state refers to influential and unofficial forces, groups, or individuals who operate behind the scenes. It includes actors within the military and security institutions, as well as government officials who are not necessarily in the front ranks...

The use of derogatory language in Syria is no longer merely an outlet for anger or fleeting emotion. It has become an entrenched structure shaping how some Syrians speak and behave. On social media platforms, the language of debate has...

More than seven decades have passed in modern Syrian history since independence. The first years were marked by political dynamism and the rise of multiple parties with different affiliations and orientations. Later, the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party came to dominate...

In recent weeks, numerous reports, statements, and news items have emerged carrying significant details about meetings and direct communication between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and senior Turkish officials. This development has opened the door widely to the possibility of...