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The recent “Unity of Position for the Components of North and East Syria” conference in Hasakah has revived long-standing questions about the strained relationship between Syria’s local communities and the central government. At the heart of the debate lies a...

Last week, the city of Hasakah in northeastern Syria hosted the “Unity of Position for the Components of North and East Syria” conference, bringing together more than 400 participants. Among them were Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri, the spiritual leader of the...

The troubling part of the Trump–Putin summit at Elmendorf–Richardson Air Base, south of Anchorage, on Friday, August 15, 2025, is not just that it takes place without Europe or Ukraine present. What makes it even more alarming is that this...

With the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s reign, many Syrians felt a surge of joy. It was the euphoria of believing that decades of repression and fear were finally ending. Or maybe, it was pure vengeance, the satisfaction of watching a...

In decisive moments in a nation’s history, when an old regime collapses and gives way to a new political order, one question becomes unavoidable: how to build an independent judicial system that embodies the principles of justice and helps heal...

Ali Larijani, representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader, is on a high-profile tour of Baghdad and Beirut at a time when the Middle East is undergoing major political and security shifts. For Tehran, the trip is part of a broader effort...

The UN Security Council has condemned all forms of negative interference in Syria’s political, security, and economic transition, warning that such actions undermine efforts to restore stability. It called on all states to refrain from measures that could further escalate...

Since the outbreak of conflict in Syria in 2011, the country has witnessed grave human rights violations and war crimes documented by both international and local organizations. Yet, despite the fall of the previous Syrian regime, the long-sought justice has...

The Syrian judiciary has suffered an unprecedented collapse, losing its independence amid deep political and religious interference. During the years of war, some judges were dismissed or imprisoned for their positions, while court rulings today are often issued under the...

Geography and history often define a country’s foreign policy, shaping its strategic movements and alliances. This is evident when examining Jordan’s evolving approach toward its strategic northern neighbor, Syria, both during the rule of ousted president Bashar al-Assad and under...