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Robert Ford Opens Up To the Syrian Observer

The Syrian Observer sat down for an interview with the former US ambassador in Damascus Robert Ford to discuss his opinion on the new US administration’s role in Syria.

Syria ‘Most Corrupt Public Sectors’ in New Graft Index

Middle Eastern countries have faired poorly in this years Corruption Perceptions Index, with Yemen and Syria being ranked as the worse for public sector corruption write Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

Russian, Qatari Foreign Ministers Discuss Mideast

Sergey Lavrov and Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani held a meeting to discuss issues faced by the region and efforts to secure stability writes Anadolu Agency.

Idleb Comes Under Focus After Turkish Troop Movements

The northern province of Idleb is supposed to be controlled by a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Turkey, but frequent infringements spread fear and chaos reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

Has Russia Started a Political Solution in Syria?

A recent trip to Damascus by Sergey Lavrov has heightened speculation that Russia is looking for a political solution in Syria, which would allow them to reap rewards writes Asharq Al-Awsat.

Saudi Arabia Heads Towards Damascus

Recent diplomatic activities in New York between Syria and Saudi Arabia have led people to expect a resumption of relations writes Al-Watan.

Assad: ISIS Prisoners Could Face Trial in Syria

In an interview with Paris Match, President Bashar al-Assad talked about the killing of the leader of ISIS and the presence of foreign forces writes SANA.

A Season of Diplomatic Pilgrimages to Damascus Approaches

A handshake between Ahmed Aboul Gheit and Walid al-Muallem has led to speculation that some Arab countries are ready to restore relations with Damascus writes Al-Watan.

Funding the Syrian State With Frozen Assets

In light of the collapsing Syrian pound and the dire economic situation, the Syrian government is using the assets of businessmen to fund the state writes Al-Modon.

Syria — Between Iran and America

As tensions between Iran and the United States increases, Syria is stuck in the middle get pulled apart from both sides writes The Syrian Observer.

Mikdad Lashes out at UN Investigation Mechanism

The Deputy Foreign Minister, Faisal Mikdad, has said that the funding of the investigation mechanism is a threat to the efforts of the UN Special Envoy to Syria writes Al-Watan.