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By Abdelwahab Baderkhan Transitional Syria needs a U.S. decision to lift sanctions to rebuild its economy, strengthen internal security, and support the legitimacy that the current leadership continues to seek, both at home and abroad. It was expected that the...

Lebanon is witnessing seismic political shifts that are placing Hezbollah at what may be its most existential moment since the July 2006 war. The group is facing a dual retreat; militarily and politically. While Hezbollah insists its recent clashes with...

Yasser Al-Ibrahim, 45, hoped that returning to his home after years of displacement in the camps of Idlib, northern Syria, would mark a fresh start. But what should have been a moment of renewal quickly turned into a nightmare. His...

As the dust settles after the collapse of the Syrian regime, a critical question emerges: can those responsible for years of war crimes and human rights violations be held accountable? With over 14 years of brutal repression, the international community...

The meeting between Ahmed al-Sharaa and Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani, arranged by Qatar, did not take place in a vacuum. Rather, it unfolded against a backdrop of shifting geopolitical dynamics and competing regional and international agendas. In a notable and somewhat...

Since the fall of the Syrian regime and the country's transition into a new phase, the cultural landscape in Syria has been marked by cautious anticipation. Artists and intellectuals now grapple with fundamental questions about the future of creativity and...

On Monday, April 21, Syrian Interim Government Finance Minister Muhammad Yusr Barniyeh and Central Bank Governor Abdul Qader Husrieh arrived in Washington, D.C., to attend the annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to...

More than a decade of war has dealt a devastating blow to Syria’s food industry, one of the country’s most vital sectors tied directly to food security and the national economy. Production facilities shut down, infrastructure was destroyed, and supply...

With the fall of the Assad regime, hopes have surged over the possible return of Syrian migratory capital after decades of economic exile and security and political upheaval. Yet, what the new government has experienced in the aftermath of the...

In recent years, Syria has undergone profound social, economic, and political transformations brought on by war, displacement, and demographic shifts. Amid these sweeping changes, Syrian women have emerged as central actors in various fields, from humanitarian and community work to...