The new party has been met with much scepticism, with accusations of a cosmetic change implemented by Washington, Geroun reports
Al-Rai looks at the possible reasons behind the Russian president’s favoritism of Suhail al-Hassan
The militia is a way for the regime to begin clawing back control in the parts of Raqqa under SDF control, sources tell Arabi 21
Marcus Papadopoulos tells pro-government e-newspaper The Syria Times that as long as militant groups control the Ghouta, the U.S. and U.K. will hold hope Damascus can be taken
Writing in Al-Watan, Anas Wahib al-Kurdi details the options Turkey now faces to realize its vision in northern Syria
Russia’s foreign minister says the U.S.-led coalition’s rhetoric on Syria is at odds with the situation it sees militarily on the ground, according to SANA
Both sides benefiting from turning a blind eye and imposing customs fees on goods crossing between areas of their control, Sada al-Sham reports
The opposition forces in Syria’s south are planning an offensive to relieve some pressure on the Eastern Ghouta, Alsouria Net reports
Writing in Al-Watan, one of Assad’s top aides dissects the escalating rhetoric over nuclear weapons seen in the Western media
The facility is a strategic location to supply front-line troops and hide Russian and Iranian military experts, according to Zaman al-Wasl
Residents of the eastern city are returning to streets covered in rubble and a catastrophic level of destruction, Salon Syria reports
Moscow’s actions in the Ghouta – military and political – should be seen as a strengthening of its position independent of the fate of Assad, Enab Baladi writes
Foreign Ministry reiterates calls for anti-ISIS alliance to halt its airstrikes and leave Syrian territory, SANA reports
Despite international pledges of assistance, much work remains to clear the city of the dangers that ISIS left behind, Enab Baladi writes
The shelling of Damascus by opposition militants should not be seen as a justification for Assad’s leveling of Eastern Ghouta, Wael Sawah writes
Top official slams foreign military campaigns on Syrian soil during opening of Middle East forum in Moscow, SANA reports
Possible new confrontation in eastern Syria as American and Kurdish forces look to ward off Iranian-backed militias
Research center tracks Syria’s military and political developments over the first month of 2018
Comments follow Tuesday’s announcement by France that it will strike Syria if proven to have used chlorine bombs on civilians
Institution to provide Syrians with scholarships and qualifications approved by the U.S. State Department, Enab Baladi reports
