Syria and Russia Reach Deal to End Moscow’s Military Use of Key Mediterranean Bases
Despite the reduction of Russia’s military role, Syria’s new leadership has sought to maintain relations with Moscow.
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Has Turkey’s Security Culture Changed?
So, what has changed in Turkey’s security culture? First and foremost, Turkey has become a country that understands very clearly…
Syria: Following SDF Release, 81 ISIS Prisoners Recaptured
According to the Syrian Interior Ministry, government forces carried out extensive search and sweep operations, resulting in the arrest of…
Syrian Government Announces Ceasefire and Integration of SDF
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with President al-Sharaa on Sunday, stressing that the complete removal of…
UN General Assembly adopts resolutions demanding Israel end occupation of Golan, Palestine
In the first vote, the General Assembly adopted a draft resolution penned by Egypt, which demanded that Israel withdraw fully…
Landmine Casualties Hit 4-Year High as Funding Declines
As for mine explosions victims, civilians made up 90% of all casualties, nearly half of them children.
Trump to Host Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa at White House
Sharaa has pivoted decisively away from Iran and Russia — Assad’s longtime allies — and toward Türkiye, the Gulf, and…
Syria’s President Addresses UN for First Time in Six Decades
Al-Sharaa’s speech at the UN was met with celebration in Damascus, where large crowds filled Umayyad Square to cheer his…
EU Asylum Applications Drop 23% in 2025
Germany, which had long been the leading destination during the peak years of the Syrian and Afghan migration crises, received…
Interview: Syrian Minister Accuses Israel of Undermining National Unity
Syrian Information Minister Hamza Mustafa emphasized that Damascus had pursued dialogue—not war—over the past six months with political and armed…
Deadly Attack on US Forces at Al-Tanf Raises Debates at Home
Senator Tom Cotton asserted that the only answer to the attack against the Al-Tanf US military base should be “devastating…
Cyprus Urges EU to Reassess Syria’s Safety for Refugee Repatriation
The Cypriot foreign ministry is set to formally raise this issue of refugees with Brussels
Report: Wagner to Transfer Missile Defense System to Hezbollah
US intelligence sources have revealed that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has consented to supply the Lebanese militant group, Hezbollah, with…
Why Did Arab Tribes Revolt against the PKK/YPG in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor?
ُven if the Deir ez-Zor rebellion against the YPG/PKK is suppressed in Syria, it has clearly revealed one truth: demographic…
Report: Iran Boosts Air Defense Network in Syria amid Israeli Strikes
Iran and Israel have long been engaged in what many describe as a “shadow war.”
Turkey’s Right to Self-Defense Requires Cross-Border Operations in Syria and Iraq
Since 2015, a total of 764 mortar attacks, rockets, and missiles have been fired from Syrian territory, targeting Turkey’s populous…
How Realistic Is It to Go Retro in Turkey-Syria Relations?
Compelling factors and actors push Turkey and Syria into a rapprochement course, but the facts on the ground may impede…
The Tehran Summit: What Is Next for Turkey, Russia, and Iran?
The Tehran Summit will have serious regional and international implications.
Turkey’s Likely New Syria Operation: Why Now?
According to the Turkish media, the new operation aims to clear Tal Rifaat, Manbij, Ayn al-Arab, and Ain Issa from…
Russia’s War in Ukraine Gives Iran the Upper Hand in Syria
Russia’s losses on the Ukrainian front have encouraged Iran to advance further in Syria.
Migration Remains a Hot Topic in Turkey with New Regulations Imposed
As presidential elections in 2023 near, migration will continue to remain a hot topic in Turkish politics.
Education in the Shadow of Civil War: Observations from the Ground in Syria
As northern Syria becomes safer, Syrian refugees voluntarily returning to their homes become more likely.
