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At the start of this week, an intriguing series of diplomatic moves unfolded in three influential capitals - Abu Dhabi, Beirut, and Washington - all tied to the questions of normalizing relations with Israel, securing regional stability, and shaping Syria’s...

The long-standing border dispute between Lebanon and Syria is back in the spotlight after Beirut received archival maps and documents from France in May 2025. The delivery, made at Lebanon’s request, coincided with Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shara’s visit to Paris,...

With growing talk of monetary policy shifts in Syria, the country’s central bank governor, Abdelkader Husrieh, recently announced that Syria is moving towards adopting a managed float system for its local currency, the Syrian pound. This comes after efforts to...

When Bashar al-Assad’s regime collapsed on December 8, 2024, many Syrians thought it marked the end of one of the darkest chapters in their history. Families in makeshift camps across Syria’s northwest began to dream again of going home to...

Last Saturday, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy made a landmark visit to Damascus, where he met Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shara and Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani. Lammy announced the full restoration of diplomatic relations between the UK and Syria after a...

As the Syrian government under President Ahmad Al-Shara attempts to rebuild the state after more than a decade of brutal war that began in 2011, the question of creating a shared national identity has emerged as one of the country’s...

After more than fourteen years of devastating war, and over five decades of authoritarian rule before that, Syria stands at a crossroads. Millions have been killed, wounded, or displaced, leaving deep scars on the country’s social fabric. Amid ongoing reconstruction...

A resurgence of ISIS activity is underway in several parts of Syria, as the militant group appears to be reorganizing and launching increasingly coordinated operations. According to exclusive information obtained by +963, ISIS is actively working to reestablish its on-the-ground...

Recent developments point to a gradual, step-by-step approach in U.S. policy toward Syria under President Donald Trump’s current term, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. This approach appears clearly defined, combining discreet messages exchanged behind closed doors with carefully...

Over the past 14 years, Syria’s devastating war has caused immense human and economic losses. Yet, beyond the headlines, the environment remains the silent victim; heavily impacted by military operations, infrastructure destruction, and the collapse of government institutions. The war...