Despite continuous negotiations in recent months between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria on the one hand, and the Syrian Interim Government on the other – alongside sustained American and regional sponsorship...
The central Syrian city of Homs witnessed a surge in violence on Sunday, after armed men from the Bani Khalid tribe attacked neighbourhoods largely populated by members of the Alawite community. Houses, cars and other private property were set alight,...
Since the establishment of Israel in 1948, the relationship between Syria and Israel has remained one of the most complex and sensitive issues in the region – a “existential struggle” central to Syrian political discourse under both Hafez and Bashar...
Political participation in the governance of post-conflict Syria has become one of the core requirements of the transitional phase. After the fall of the former regime, the need has grown for a genuine partnership between the country’s political forces and...
On a cold morning near President’s Bridge in Damascus, a small child sat on a worn-out curb watching the speeding cars with half-closed eyes. He held a large gas lighter, bringing it close to his nose from time to time,...
The visit of the Syrian Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa to Washington and his meeting with the American president did not yield any progress in the track of security negotiations with Israel. On the contrary, the discussions grew more complicated and...
In a significant development in relations between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces, officials from both sides confirmed that a new negotiating round will be held soon in the Syrian capital, under what officials described as a “very positive” atmosphere....
Official and media sources have announced that Syria’s engagement with the international coalition’s efforts against the Islamic State has witnessed notable diplomatic and security movement in recent weeks. News reports indicated that Damascus has signed a declaration expressing its readiness...
Ahmad Al-Sharaa’s visit to Washington in November 2025 marked a notable moment in the gradual rebuilding of Syrian–American relations. After years of diplomatic rupture, wide-ranging sanctions, and a profound shift in Syria’s political landscape, the trip was widely viewed as...
Hussein Omar I am not easily surprised when the media machine aligned with Damascus – along with some of its regional affiliates in the Gulf and Turkey – rallies around a particular narrative. These outlets are not neutral observers. They...