By Farah Darwish From the early days of journalism, once considered a “forbidden bread” not to be touched, through the era of repression that silenced its voices, to the birth of an independent press after the revolution, the story remains...
Malek Al-Hafez The concept of a national doctrine in any army is the foundation that grants it legitimacy and the ability to represent society. Such a doctrine is usually built on the values of defending the homeland and sovereignty, transforming...
As the war in Ukraine continues, U.S. President Donald Trump has relayed to his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders a Russian proposal for ending the conflict. The plan, reportedly conveyed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, involves Ukraine surrendering...
The army and security apparatus in Syria remain a vital axis for any future political trajectory, particularly under the current transitional government. These institutions have demonstrated their ability to maintain partial stability across wide areas of the country, yet they...
Many observers of Syrian affairs, since the fall of Assad’s regime, have considered the merging of the country’s fragmented armed factions into a single, professional army as one of the most important steps toward political transition and state-building. Such a...
By Mazen Al-Shahin After more than a decade of war that destroyed both the economy and infrastructure, Syria has once again returned to the forefront of headlines, this time through the gateway of investment. In recent months, Damascus has witnessed...
At the end of May, Syria’s Ministry of Defense announced that all armed factions had been merged into the new Syrian Army. Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra said the ministry had met with around 130 different groups to discuss a...
Damascus / Hasaka – Syria’s High Electoral Committee announced on Saturday the postponement of parliamentary elections in the provinces of al-Suwayda, Raqqa, and Al-Hasakah due to “security concerns”. The Syrian Electoral Committee told Al-Hadath that it has coordinated with local...
Syria is facing one of its most complex crises since the outbreak of war, as drought intersects with economic collapse and international sanctions to create a suffocating mix that threatens the food security of millions. Wheat production has fallen sharply,...
By Tariq Aziza The army is a fundamental pillar of the state’s independence, sovereignty, and stability, serving as the guarantor of its security and safety, and as the defender of its borders. Its importance goes beyond the military dimension, as...