Washington and Ankara: Convergence and Discord on the Syrian File
ENAB BALADI
February 14, 2025
Key differences remain between the NATO allies—chief among them, the Syrian Democratic Forces, Enab Baladi writes.
Key differences remain between the NATO allies—chief among them, the Syrian Democratic Forces, Enab Baladi writes.
Awda may have expected the Ministry of Defense to acknowledge his early arrival in Damascus and his subsequent trouble-free withdrawal by granting him a prominent leadership position in the ministry, Annahar writes.
Diplomatic sources revealed to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed earlier that an unannounced meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Ati and his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shibani took place in the Turkish capital Ankara.
A spokesperson of the “Eighth Brigade” told +963 that the brigade is ready to integrate into the Ministry of Defense.
In his long-awaited address to the Syrian people, President Ahmad al-Sharaa sought to present a vision for Syria’s future in the wake of the Assad
The fear of continued or renewed foreign interference—whether from the UAE, the U.S., Iran, Russia, or Turkey—remains valid, Hayan Jaber writes in Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Al-Sharaa also expressed his hope for improved relations between Syria and the United States, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and understanding, Syria TV wrote.
Zaki revealed that Arab foreign ministers are set to meet at the end of February, providing an opportunity to further discuss Syria’s status within the Arab League.
The Biden administration adopted a multifaceted strategy to weaken the Assad regime and shape the transition in post-Assad Syria
The American Coalition for Syria has welcomed the issuance of General License (GL) No. 24, which seeks to ensure that U.S. sanctions do not impede essential governance-related services in Syria following the fall of the Assad regime.
Mazloum Abdi, the commander-in-chief of the SDF, said kurdish fighters who joined the group’s ranks from outside Syria should leave if a ceasefire is reached.
Two U.S. lawmakers sent a letter to their administration urging the easing of sanctions on Syria, Jana al-Issa writes for Enab Baladi.
The political bureau of the new Syrian authorities told the Lebanese channel LBCI that the statement by Maher Marwan “does not necessarily” represent the views of the government.
“Hostage Aid Worldwide” stated that it has information confirming that American journalist Austin Tice, missing in Syria since 2012, is still alive, although his current location remains unknown.
U.S. State Department announced the cancellation of a $10 million bounty previously offered for information on al-Sharaa.
Those familiar with Shaibani describe him as “shrewd,” “seasoned,” and often compare him to Hakan Fidan, the Turkish foreign minister, for his diplomatic acumen, al-Modon writes.
Special emphasis was placed on ensuring the safety and dignity of women journalists, who often face gender-based harassment and violence in their line of work.
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