Attacks by Iran’s militias on U.S. bases around Syria are a way for Tehran to put pressure on the U.S., as part of the Nuclear Deal negotiations, according to Baladi News.
Ibrahim Hamidi claims the U.S has made many concessions to Russia in the file of cross-border humanitarian aid into northern Syria.
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.
Ibrahim Hamidi explains that the military and economic situation are prolonging the status quo in Syria despite the Rome conference.
Ziad Ghosn speculates that the U.S. will not remove sanctions on the Syrian regime unless it gains something out of the bargaining.
The Syrian authorities have extended the tariffs exemption enjoyed by Iranian products, according to Athr Press.
The Syrian Information minister claims that media terrorism is one of the tools unsuccessfully used by enemy States to defeat Syria, according to The Syria Times.
A university professor tried to use his connections to be enrolled as a mercenary in Libya, as the economic situation in Syria worsens, according to al-Modon.
The regime is granting concessions to Tehran in order to allow Syrian products into the Iranian market, according to SY 24.
Columnist Absi Simsim explains in this commentary piece for al-Araby al-Jadeed what’s behind Russia’s recent comments on the possibility of early elections in Syria.
Anas al-Abda claims that Iran is increasing its influence in the regime’s army, according to Etihad Press.
The director of a Doha-based research institute has encouraged Syrians to search for leadership with national dignity, writes Syria TV.
Russian observers and spectators have voiced their opinions on the upcoming presidential elections in Syria, writes Athar Press.
Iran has been left frustrated over its share of the Syrian “pie,” according to Sowt Al-Asima.
As part of a series of interviews on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Syrian uprising, the Syrian Observer sits down with political scientist Steven Heydemann to analyze the economic roots of the Syrian war and current crises.
Foreign proxy powers Russia and Iran are competing over hydrocarbons left under regime control, writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
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.
Iran is funding its real estate purchases in Syria with money from illegal smuggling, reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
A new law to encourage microfinance banks aims to create jobs and achieve sustainable development, writes Alsouria Net.
A business forum has kicked off, with the aim of stimulating trade between Iran and Syria, writes SANA.
