Israel’s intentions are becoming increasingly evident through both public and private statements by its leadership, al-Modon writes.
Jailed Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan, founder of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), has called for the group’s disarmament and dissolution, marking a potential turning point in its decades-long conflict with Turkey.
Former Syrian diplomat Bashar Ali al-Haj Ali argues that Israel is using Syria’s transitional period to reshape the region’s power dynamics, 963 writes.
The return of refugees and transitional justice remain unresolved issues that prevent the lifting of sanctions, Matt Zweig, one of the lawmakers behind the Caesar act, told Al-Majalla.
Apparent consolidation of power masks a history of rivalry and ideological divergence.
Syria TV has learned from Iraqi political sources that Baghdad is preparing to receive Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in the coming period, signaling a shift in relations from intelligence-level coordination to full political engagement.
Both Egypt and Tunisia failed to hold members of their former regimes accountable, allowing elements of the old deep state to regroup and eventually reclaim power, Sami Hassan writes for al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Key differences remain between the NATO allies—chief among them, the Syrian Democratic Forces, Enab Baladi writes.
“The Prophet ruled Medina as a political leader, not as a religious figure,” the researcher explained.
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.
Shibani noted a shift in Syria’s international standing, stating that the country is receiving positive signals from both Russia and Iran, according to al-Modon.
The Turkish newspaper Türkiye Gazetesi has revealed an Iranian plan to overthrow President Ahmad al-Sharaa and his government through a military coup, orchestrated during a secret meeting in Najaf, Iraq.
Nearly two months after the fall of the Syrian regime, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has commented on the new reality in Syria, asserting
Al-Sharaa conspicuously avoided the word democracy, instead favoring the term shura (consultation), Wael Sawah writes.
When asked about the potential reopening of the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs noted that it should take place “in a calm and secure environment.”
Revitalizing Syria’s economy requires a multifaceted approach that balances privatization, governance, and international cooperation
For Syria to succeed, the onus lies not only on Sharaa but also on the broader Syrian society and the international community.
Shibani reiterated assurances to Arab and Western nations that the new administration does not pose a threat, emphasizing that Damascus has no intention of exporting revolution or interfering in other countries’ affairs.
The Syrian Defense Minister described Saudi Arabia as a cornerstone for regional stability and a key partner in strengthening Arab cooperation, +963 writes.
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.
