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On the Kidnapping of Maduro: The Flimsy “Monroe” Argument

On the Kidnapping of Maduro: The Flimsy “Monroe” Argument

In the aftermath of the United States kidnapping Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the Trump administration introduced a new term, the “Donroe Doctrine,” a direct reference to the Monroe Doctrine dating back to 1823. This invocation, however, is a false one...

Syrian Gas: Economic Opportunity or Regional Flashpoint?

Syrian Gas: Economic Opportunity or Regional Flashpoint?

Energy in the Eastern Mediterranean has shifted from a technical issue to a language of influence, reshaping regional power balances. Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar recently announced Ankara’s intention to sign an agreement with Syria for oil and gas exploration...

Syrian Coast: Assad Regime’s Remnant Base or Media Exaggeration?

Syrian Coast: Assad Regime’s Remnant Base or Media Exaggeration?

Despite the interim government’s confirmation that it regained control over the coast following the March 2025 clashes, succeeded in securing weapons depots, and arrested armed individuals, official statements and indirect media coverage have contributed to portraying the region as a...

Damascus–Beirut Tensions Rise as Assad Loyalists Surface in Lebanon

Damascus–Beirut Tensions Rise as Assad Loyalists Surface in Lebanon

Relations between Syria and Lebanon have historically been complex, yet they now confront a fresh challenge following recent revelations concerning the presence of former Syrian regime operatives and officers on Lebanese soil. These disclosures illuminate not only the activity of...

Egypt and Syria: Energy Cooperation and Regional Repositioning

Egypt and Syria: Energy Cooperation and Regional Repositioning

The signing of two memoranda of understanding between Egypt and Syria in the energy sector did not take place within a purely technical framework. Rather, it marked a step with clear political and economic dimensions, reflecting deeper shifts in how...

Syria Without Decision-Makers in the Age of High Commissioners

Syria Without Decision-Makers in the Age of High Commissioners

In post-2024 Syria, the struggle for influence is no longer defined by the question of who wins, but rather by who decides. High commissioners of a new kind crowd into Damascus, negotiating security, airspace, territory, sanctions, and borders. The result...

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