Interview

Syria currently faces multiple internal and external challenges, alongside ongoing crises in the mainly Druze city of Suwayda and heightened government statements against the Kurdish-led Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, following the “Unified Position for the Components of...

Eight months have passed since the overthrow of Syria’s former regime, a period marked by major events, most notably the violence in the coastal region and in Suwayda. Both incidents left many dead and wounded, prompting the formation of investigative...

By Hevi Salim Eight months have passed since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, and Syria is still struggling to find its footing amid the rubble of decades of authoritarianism and unresolved internal explosions. The transitional phase is facing immense...

The relationship between the Syrian state and its society has endured decades of disruption. After independence, there was once a strong bond between the two, but this shifted drastically following the Baath Party’s rise to power. Political participation was effectively...

Since its formation a few months ago, Syria’s new government under President Ahmad Al-Shara has been pursuing an intensive diplomatic push to reposition the country both regionally and internationally. Following the ousting of Bashar Al-Assad’s regime in early December, the...

On May 19, the German-Syrian Foundation for Scientific Research announced the launch of the “Hope Reclaimed” project, an initiative that aims to support efforts to identify missing persons and victims of enforced disappearance in Syria during the era of the...

In recent weeks, Syria has seen a surge in both external and, albeit to a lesser extent, internal activity, culminating in several major developments. Chief among them is U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of plans to fully lift sanctions on...

After more than a decade of conflict, shifting dynamics, and regional divisions, Syria is once again at the centre of a complex geopolitical landscape, one marked by uncertainty and open to multiple outcomes. The possibilities for Syria’s reintegration come amid...

Once considered Syria’s economic capital, Aleppo saw a dramatic decline in its industrial and commercial sectors during years of war. Factories and workshops were destroyed, infrastructure collapsed, and much of the skilled workforce fled or relocated. According to Abdul Hakim...

The recent Kurdish–Kurdish agreement comes at a pivotal moment for Syria, a time marked by rapid internal shifts and deepening regional geopolitical challenges. It’s being viewed as a serious effort to rebuild unity within the fragmented Kurdish ranks and affirm...