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Is America on the Verge of Winning in Syria?

As the Biden team begins its work next month, it needs to reassess American policy in Syria, Robert Ford, former U.S. Ambassador to Damascus writes

The Battle of the Syrian Presidency Rages On

The Syrian presidential election is due to take place next year, but the issue of who will run and how refugees will be able to vote has become a contentious issue writes Al-Modon.

Is the Syrian South Trekking Out Again?

Amid political inaction Khalid al-Mahamid has called for the forming of a new political movement, which it is hoped will unite the south and achieve progress towards a political solution writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

ISIS Kills Nine Iran-Trained Fighters in Syria: Monitor

Iran-trained Syrian fighters were killed in an attack by the Islamic State in a dawn attack on the desert outpost outside the Euphrates Valley town of al-Mayadeen reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

Has the Syrian Conflict Become ‘Tied’ to Other Files?

Parties involved in the Syria crisis are making diplomatic efforts to secure political gains, before the Biden administration take control in Washington writes Asharq Al-Awsat.

Rouhani To Mikdad: Iran Will Always Stand by Syria

Foreign Minister Faisal Mikdad has met with Hassan Rouhani and discussed challenges that the two countries face and means of strengthening their relationship writes SANA.

Syria: Government and Opposition Submit Documents in Geneva

All parties to the Syrian Constitutional Committee have submitted documents outlining their visions for the future, as the latest round of talks came to an end reports Asharq Al-Awsat.

Prominent Iranian Militia Leader Dies of Coronavirus

It has been announced the Maj. Gen. Abdul Rasul Astwar Mahmoud Abadi of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has died after contracting the coronavirus reports Alsouria Net.

Suspicious Shipments from Syria Seized in Egypt

A shipment of Captagon pills thought to be worth millions, has been seized by Egyptian authorities, with the Hezbollah being suspected as being the culprits reports Shaam News.

What Happened Over the Weekend

Russian-backed Eighth Brigade fighters arrested, Syrian families chased out of their homes, Turkey continues attack against the SDF and Jordan stops infiltration attempt. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

SNC has Missed the Train

Following the disastrous announcement of an elections commission, questions are now being ask about whether the SNC should be dissolved and replaced writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

Nirvana Complex Project Kicks Off in Hijaz Station

Instructions have been given to begin work on the commercial project at Hejaz station in Damascus, which will include shops and a five-star hotel writes Sowt Al-Asima.