The Syrian Observer sits with Kheder Khaddour, a researcher at the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center, focusing on local identities in the Levant and particularly in Syria, to discuss decentralization.
The National Conference for the Restoration of Resolution has announced its final statement, in which it calls for the fall of the regime, according to al-Modon.
The regime and its allies have launched an attack on Daraa al-Balad, as negotiations to find a solution to the crisis there fail, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
King Abdullah II and President Putin discussed the situation in Southern Syria, primarily its humanitarian aspects, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham forced locals in Idleb to celebrate the victory of the Taliban in Afghanistan, sparking the anger of citizens, according to al-Watan.
The Russian foreign minister said that although dialogue with Washington was encouraging, the path ahead is very difficult, according to al-Baath.
The situation in the area of Daraa will be of primary importance in the talks between King Abdullah II and President Vladimir Putin, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
A meeting is scheduled between President Putin and King Abdullah II to discuss the recent developments in Daraa, according to Baladi News.
An official from the Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that Syria could join the Collective Security Treaty Organization if this serves the interests of the two sides, SANA writes.
A decision issued by Damascus banning the import of 20 commodities to Syria, including cashews and raisins, sparked mockery, according to al-Etihad Press.
Ramzy Ezzeldin Ramzy offers in his op-ed two tracks for a political settlement to end the conflict in Syria.
A Russian officer has reportedly expelled the regime’s defense minister from Daraa, as the two have different views on how to deal with unrest in Daraa al-Balad, according to al-Hal.
Alexander Zorin is a Russian officer who has skillfully conducted Russia’s policy in Syria, by building connections with several stakeholders, according to Ibrahim Hamidi for Asharq al-Awsat.
The Ambassador of Russia to the U.S said on Wednesday that Moscow and Washington have conducted a constructive dialogue on Syria between experts, SANA writes.
In his book, “Syria through the Eyes of the Ambassador,” Ömer Önhon recalls how the position of Turkey evolved throughout the Syrian conflict, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
During a webinar organized at the American University of Beirut, seven speakers were invited to share the positions of the various stakeholders on the Syrian conflict and the future of the country.
UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen discussed with the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov issues related to the political transition in Syria and humanitarian aid, according to North Press.
A meeting was held between a prominent Russian general and the command of the 8th brigade in Daraa, according to SY-24.
Talal Naji was elected to succeed Ahmed Jibril, who died on July 7th after months of sickness, as the leader of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The SDF arrests ISIS fighters, Turkey’s CHP threatens to repatriate refugees, and the UN Human Rights Council calls for accountability against massive displacement. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
