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Will the UAE Interfere in the Syria-Israel Case?
Monday October 12th, 2020
by Bassam Barabandi - ANNAHAR (Lebanese Media Outlet)
The recent peace agreement between the UAE and Israel was barely acknowledged by Syria, but not for lack of interest, but rather due to the complicated relationship between the two countries writes Annahar.
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Why Riad Hijab?
Tuesday September 29th, 2020
by Maher Sharafeddine - ZAMAN AL-WASL (Opposition website)
Riad Hijab is a prominent figure in the opposition movement and is a potential leader of political settlement that could end the fighting in Syria writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
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Lavrov’s Unspoken Words
Thursday September 10th, 2020
by Akil Hussein - AL-MODON (Lebanese news website)
While many expected the Russians to put more pressure on the regime, they appear to largely support the latter’s political choices, political commentator Akil Hussein says
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Constitutional Committee Co-President Hadi al-Bahra Issues Statement
Wednesday August 26th, 2020
by HADI AL-BAHRA - Co-President of the Constitutional Committee
Hadi al-Bahra has highlighted the importance of the Constitutional Committee and insisted that the work will continue, despite the recent positive coronavirus test results.
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Islamic State Resurfaces in Syria
Wednesday August 12th, 2020
by Radwan Ziadeh - SYRIA TV (opposition)
The Islamic State is continuing to conduct operations in Syria and without a workable plan, their effect will continue to be felt for a long time to come writes Syria TV.
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Syria’s Electoral System Holds Lessons for South Africa
Thursday July 30th, 2020
by THE SYRIA TIMES (Pro-government newspaper)
Syria’s recent elections for the People’s Assembly and structure of government could provide a model for South African politics writes Reneva Fourie for The Syria Times.
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Assad’s Atrocities, Not Sanctions, Have Destroyed Syria
Thursday June 18th, 2020
by James F. Jeffrey – ASHARQ AL-AWSAT (London-based, pan-Arab daily)
The Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act will sanction a wide range of Syrian industries and those who provide services to Syria writes Asharq al-Awsat.
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America: A History of Racism and Humanitarian Tragedies
Tuesday June 16th, 2020
by Ibrahim Ahmad — AL-BAATH (pro-government newspaper)
The murder of George Floyd has highlight, yet again, the racial injustices that take place in the United States and the hypocrisy they preach to other nations writes Al-Baath.
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Between Shapour Bakhtiar and Hussein Arnous
Monday June 15th, 2020
by Wael Sawah - AL-ARABY AL-JADEED (London-based pan-Arab newspaper)
The appointment of Hussein Arnous, as Prime Minister of Syria, brings to mind the appointment of Shapour Bakhtiar as Prime Minister of Iran, which failed to save the Shah of Iran writes The New Arab.
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Russia’s Biggest Challenge in Syria
Wednesday May 27th, 2020
by Ramzy Ezzeldin Ramzy - ASHARQ AL-AWSAT (London-based, pan-Arab daily)
Russia has helped Assad secure a victory in Syria and now seeks to bring the fighting to an end and capitalise on that victory writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
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It’s Me or the Flood: Assad and Makhlouf
Wednesday May 20th, 2020
by Anas Azrak - AL-ARABY AL-JADEED (London-based pan-Arab newspaper)
Rami Makhlouf has threatened economic collapse of the country if his survival is not ensured writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
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Dinner at the Makhloufs
Wednesday May 6th, 2020
by Robert Ford- ASHARQ AL-AWSAT (London-based, pan-Arab daily)
The former United States Ambassador to Syria, Robert Ford, recalls a time he visited the house of Rami Makhlouf for dinner with him and his wife.
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What Is the Sole Concern of the UN Team in Damascus, Syrians or Personal Pleasures?
Friday April 10th, 2020
by AL-WATAN via FACEBOOK (pro-government newspaper)
The UN’s team stationed in Damascus has been accused of failing to perform their duties and instead spending their time drinking and eating sushi writes Al-Watan.
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How Do Syrians Remember Abdel Halim Khaddam?
Friday April 3rd, 2020
by Wael Sawah – AL-ARABY AL-JADEED (London-based pan-Arab newspaper)
A once influential figure, Abdel Halim Khaddam died in France forgotten by his country and with few achievements to his name writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
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Europe … to Damascus
Tuesday March 17th, 2020
by AL-WATAN (pro-government newspaper)
As Erdogan continues to threaten the European Union with a fresh wave of migrants, Damascus is urging Europe to act sensibly and restore relations with Bashar al-Assad writes Al-Watan.
From The Web
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Why an Assad advance on Idlib is unlikely
Haramoon (Opposition-affiliated research centre), Wednesday November 23rd, 2022
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Without Cross-border Aid, Millions of Syrians will be Put at Risk
THE NATIONAL, Thursday July 7th, 2022