Opinions

Damascus The Political Council of Central and Western Syria announced on Wednesday its official establishment, unveiling a political and administrative vision grounded in the principles of federalism and transitional justice, which it described as “the optimal framework for resolving internal...

The events of recent months, since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, have underscored the inevitability of building a participatory framework that includes all components of Syrian society, reinforcing collective action to face the challenges of the current stage and...

The regional political scene is witnessing rapid developments amid reports of Syrian-Israeli negotiations that could culminate in a comprehensive security agreement in September, under U.S. and Gulf sponsorship, according to Israeli Channel 12. These talks, conducted behind closed doors, come...

Since the outbreak of the Syrian crisis in 2011, regional and international powers have played varying roles in supporting the warring sides. Among these powers is Turkey, which shares a 911-kilometer border with Syria. Ankara has been a principal backer,...

By Farah Darwish From the early days of journalism, once considered a “forbidden bread” not to be touched, through the era of repression that silenced its voices, to the birth of an independent press after the revolution, the story remains...

Malek Al-Hafez The concept of a national doctrine in any army is the foundation that grants it legitimacy and the ability to represent society. Such a doctrine is usually built on the values of defending the homeland and sovereignty, transforming...

As the war in Ukraine continues, U.S. President Donald Trump has relayed to his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders a Russian proposal for ending the conflict. The plan, reportedly conveyed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, involves Ukraine surrendering...

The army and security apparatus in Syria remain a vital axis for any future political trajectory, particularly under the current transitional government. These institutions have demonstrated their ability to maintain partial stability across wide areas of the country, yet they...

Many observers of Syrian affairs, since the fall of Assad’s regime, have considered the merging of the country’s fragmented armed factions into a single, professional army as one of the most important steps toward political transition and state-building. Such a...

By Mazen Al-Shahin After more than a decade of war that destroyed both the economy and infrastructure, Syria has once again returned to the forefront of headlines, this time through the gateway of investment. In recent months, Damascus has witnessed...