Joseph Daher is a researcher specializing in political economy. He wrote extensively on Syria and Lebanon, and most notably authored “Syria after the Uprisings, The Political Economy of State Resilience.” He is affiliated with the European University Institute and its Wartime and Postconflict in Syria program.
Russia calls for dialogue between Damascus and US-backed groups, while it bombs the region around Idleb. Catch-up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Ziad Ghosn speculates that the U.S. will not remove sanctions on the Syrian regime unless it gains something out of the bargaining.
The guarantor countries of the Astana peace process have reaffirmed their commitment to Syria’s sovereignty, independence, and unity, SANA writes.
During a meeting with UN figures, Faisal al-Mekdad reaffirmed Syria’s claim on the occupied Golan Heights, according to SANA.
Syria strongly condemned recent statements by the US and Israel over the latter’s ownership of the Golan, SANA reports.
According to an Israeli newspaper, Assad hopes to improve his relations with Israel to move to Washington’s good side, Orient Net reports.
Syria accused Israel of being a rogue State, vowing not to give up on the occupied Golan Heights, The Syria Times reports.
The Russian Foreign Minister accused the US of looting Syria’s natural resources to finance separatist groups, according to SANA.
Syria rejected claims by the US secretary of State on the Israeli occupation of the Golan, The Syria Times reported.
The settlement in the Southern part of Syria, that keeps Assad’s forces out of the region of Deraa, is behind the low turnout in the presidential elections, according to Athar Press.
Syria participates in the 109th International Labor Conference, chemical weapons allegations, and transfer of ISIS militants. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Russian and Israel foreign ministers have pledged to stop Iranian activities in Syria, reports Al-Souria Net.
Israel targets Iranian aircraft carrying weapons south of Damascus, reports North Press.
As part of a series of interviews on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Syrian uprising, the Syrian Observer sits down with French diplomat Michel Duclos to discuss his experience of working in the country.
Hezbollah’s recent visit to Moscow may be in order to probe Russia’s allegiance to Assad, writes Iran Insider.
A government source has denied rumors of secret negotiations between Israel and Syria, according to SANA.
The search continues for Israeli spy’s remains in Damascus, while his family believes it might just be political propaganda ahead of Israeli general elections, writes Al-Souria Net.
The United Arab Emirates’ foreign minister has described Syria’s return to the Arab League as “inevitable,” writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Syria has shot down several Israeli missiles targeting Damascus, reports the Syrian Network for Human Rights.
