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...
Assad’s rapid fall on December 8, 2024 constituted a political shock among Syrians, especially in the Syrian coast, where the scene appeared unclear regarding their fate after Assad and his regime fled to Moscow, leaving them to face multiple possible...
At a pivotal moment in Syria’s history, the Syrian coast has returned to the forefront of debate as a decisive test of a deeper question. Can the coast serve as a bridge for national unity, or will it turn into...
After years of the Syrian coast being associated with a complex balance between pacification and militarisation, shaped by the policies of the former regime, the cities of Latakia and Tartus have recently witnessed peaceful protests demanding clear political and human...
Nagham Qudsiyeh At the heart of the transformations unfolding in Syria, the country’s coastal region has emerged as one of the most influential pillars shaping its future. Following the fall of the Assad regime, the coast is no longer defined...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...