Iran’s Bitter Choice and the Russia-Ukraine War
All Iranian authorities have unanimously repeated that NATO, specifically the U.S., provoked Russia and Russia is not responsible for the…
The Syrian Civil War is an ongoing multi-sided war in Syria fought between the Assad Regime and various domestic and foreign forces opposing both the regime and each other in varying combinations. It started as part of the Arab Spring protests in 2011 and escalated to an armed conflict due to the excessive use of force by the regime. The war is currently known to be the second deadliest of the 21st century.
Comparing Russian Military Interventions in Syria and Ukraine Is Misguided
What lessons can NATO countries draw from Moscow’s experiences in Syria when addressing the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war?
Kurdish Voices from Afrin Unheard in Western Media
“The western media portray all Kurds supporting the PYD. But Kurds are diverse. There are different parties, independent politicians, leftists,…
Europe’s Syrian Slumber
Greece and Cyprus have taken a pro Assad stance to disturb Turkey, which has expanded its geopolitical prowess not only…
Notturno: A Dark Purgatorial World in the Fertile Crescent
The film opens with a series of marching soldiers passing under a majestic sky and this theme of unobtrusively allowing…
GCC-Damascus Rapprochement Can Pit Syria Against Turkey Even Further
Time will show whether a second “Damascus Declaration” will be pursued as the Gulf countries come closer to Damascus and…
Russia’s Lebanese Matryoshka Doll
Russia sends clear messages to Iran, Israel, and the United States that it is the only country capable of securing…
What the Return of Mercenaries Means for the World Politics
There is good news. Mercenaries are as old as war, yet the world did not devolve into anarchy, as is…
Russia in the Middle East: From Arms to Mercenaries
Russia’s successful “comeback” in the Middle East started with the Syrian Civil War, through selling weapons and expanding its influence.
Syria’s Tribal Politics Critical to the Country’s Future
If Arab tribes in Syria are united under a single platform and given the chance to open diplomatic channels, a…
Brett McGurk: The Epitome of the Democrats’ Middle East Policy
Will McGurk engage with Turkey on Syria or will he continue to provoke his country’s strategic partner by cooperating with…
The Syrian Conflict 10 Years On: Who is in Control and What are the Possible Scenarios?
What is the future for Syria today?
Where Do Gulf States Stand on Syria’s Decade-Old Conflict?
The GCC is still divided on Syria 10 years after the outbreak of the revolution.
The Future of Daesh: Cracks in the Wall?
The future of Daesh, in light of its ideology and presence in Syria and Iraq, is uncertain.
What Will the Biden Administration’s Syria Policy Look Like?
A minor change can be witnessed by the Biden administration due to increased sanctions on Damascus.
Exploiting the Female Body: The YPG Case
Women in the YPG are represented in the Western media with happy and pretty faces who fight for freedom, equality…
Islamism in the Aftermath of the Arab Spring
Undermined by its ideological and political contradictions, Islamism failed to emerge as the dominant force to take over the state…
Hatem Ali’s Contribution to a Collective Memory Spirited by Drama, History, and Politics
Since 2012, Ali lived in self-exile which seems to have been a political message of refusing to accept the Syrian…
