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After years of paying the price for its alliance with Tehran, Syria is now distancing itself from the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. That alliance effectively ended with the collapse of Assad’s government and his flight, along with his...

In mid-May, following the U.S. administration’s policy shift during high-level meetings in the Gulf, the United States announced a partial lifting of sanctions on Syria. This decision was seen as a significant political turning point in the Middle East, one...

Following the fall of the Assad regime in late 2024, brought about by the large-scale military campaign “Deterrence of Aggression” led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Syria entered a critical phase of transition, fundamentally reshaping its political and military landscape....

After years of devastating conflict, efforts are now underway to rebuild the Syrian army under the leadership of transitional president Ahmad Al-Sharaa. A key part of this effort is the development of a new military doctrine aimed at overcoming internal...

By Shams Al-Din Matoun The Syrian Transitional Government has announced the signing of several investment agreements in infrastructure sectors, including energy, roads, water, and communications. The deals, made in partnership with Turkish, Chinese, Qatari, and American companies, were described as...

After weeks of relative quiet, Israeli warplanes have once again launched airstrikes on military targets along Syria’s coastline, a development that’s stirring unease and reshaping the region’s delicate security balance. The strikes, which began around ten days ago, hit several...

Before the outbreak of war, the tourism sector in Syria accounted for approximately 14% of the gross domestic product. It employed around 11% of the workforce and represented about 23% of the country’s foreign currency income, underscoring its vital role...

Over the past month, three major news stories have dominated the Iranian landscape globally: First, the conviction of Hadi Matar by an American court. Matar, who was involved in the attack on British novelist Salman Rushdie several months ago and...

Since the official date of Eid al-Adha, the second major holiday in the Islamic calendar, was announced, Syrians have raced against time to complete preparations and secure the essentials for the occasion. This year marks the first time in 54...

Throughout Syria’s modern history, since independence until the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, issues such as economic development, mutual investments, societal recovery, and the protection of freedoms and rights never formed the foundation of governmental legitimacy. Successive...