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Syria Seals Landmark Offshore Energy MoU with U.S. and Qatari Firms

February 5, 2026

EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner told the German Press Agency

Germany Sees Surge in Syrians Voluntarily Returning Home

February 3, 2026

The Women’s Protection Units (YPJ), the all-female militia within the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), have declared they will maintain their armed presence despite the recent integration agreement between the Syrian government and the SDF.

Women’s Protection Units (YPJ) Vow to Retain Arms Despite Agreement with Damascus

February 4, 2026

Appointments to Positions: Between Competence and Favoritism

February 3, 2026

The authors contend that Syria’s long-term stability depends on genuinely opening the political system — empowering parliament, clarifying the role of political parties and social groups, integrating Kurdish communities on equal footing with others, and reducing the dominance of former HTS figures in decision-making.

Foreign Affairs Warns: Power Concentration in Damascus Could Derail Syria’s Transition

February 5, 2026

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Saudi Arabia Pledges Billions for Syria’s Rebuild as U.S. Firms Explore Oil Sector Entry

Syrian Petroleum Company Holds Talks with Two U.S. Firms on Oil Field Investment in Al-Jazira Region

Foreign actors

Amid Transfer of ISIS Detainees, U.S. Forces Begin Withdrawal from Al-Shaddadi Base

Barrot in Damascus: Launching a Middle East Tour with Talks at Tishreen Palace

In Major Shift, Iraqi Political Leader Maliki Signals Openness to Rapprochement with Syria

Syrian actors

Foreign Affairs Warns: Power Concentration in Damascus Could Derail Syria’s Transition

Human Rights Watch: Syria’s Justice Efforts “Selective,” Lack Transparency in New Report

Syrian President Meets Kurdish National Council in Damascus, Affirms Commitment to National Partnership

Society

A Festival of Pages and Paradox: Damascus Book Fair Returns Amid Economic Strain and Shifting Tides

Toward Establishing a National Sociological Authority in Syria

Syria Seals Landmark Offshore Energy MoU with U.S. and Qatari Firms

Refugees/IDPs

Germany Sees Surge in Syrians Voluntarily Returning Home

Damascus Prepares for a High-Stakes Presidential Visit to Berlin

United Nations: One Million Syrian Refugees May Return in 2026

Security

Syrian Ministry of Interior: Islamic State Planned to Target New Year’s Celebrations

Syrian Security Forces Intensify Efforts Against Resurgent ISIS Threats

Deadly Attack on U.S. Forces in Syria Raises Questions Over Security Coordination and Regional Stability

Who's who

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Ahmad al-Awda – The Power Broker of Southern Syria

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