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There was a time when even uttering the word “peace” alongside “Israel” was deemed treasonous, and merely thinking of it was considered an indulgence unbecoming of any Arab state living at the heart of the conflict. Today, the paradox could...

The recent visit of Syria’s interim president Ahmed Al-Sharaa to Moscow in mid-October, and his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, have once again brought Syrian–Russian relations to the forefront. The visit marks the most significant diplomatic exchange between the...

Since 2003, relations between Iraq and the United States have shifted rapidly, evolving from direct military presence to a focus on security and economic cooperation. In recent years, both sides have sought to recalibrate this relationship, emphasizing dialogue and partnership....

For more than a decade, Syrian refugees abroad have remained at the heart of the country’s crisis. From the early days of the conflict to the fall of the Assad regime last year, the refugee issue has exerted pressure on...

Aleppo, north Syria - The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced on Thursday that they had captured a senior commander of the Islamic State (ISIS) in the eastern countryside of Aleppo, northern Syria. The SDF said that its special operations...

For decades, under the rule of the Ba’ath Party and the Assad family, Syria’s political life was tightly controlled by an authoritarian security system. Women were often present in parliament and ministries, but their roles were largely symbolic. Real power...

Days after Syrian interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa’s visit to Moscow in mid-October 2025 – described as a “turning point” in Syrian-Russian relations – the diplomatic scene in Damascus entered a period of confusion and inconsistency. What began as a strategic...

The United States this week launched a diplomatic initiative aimed at removing Syrian Interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab from international sanctions lists through a draft resolution circulated to members of the UN Security Council. This step...

After years of war and dictatorship, many countries turn to transitional justice to help heal their societies and rebuild trust. In Syria, however, this process is especially difficult after more than a decade of conflict. Understanding the link between transitional...

On the autumn mornings of Idlib, children head to their schools wearing mismatched clothes and carrying worn-out bags. Some walk through the rubble, while others sit on the ground inside a tattered tent erected on the ruins of an old...