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.
Biden defends US airstrike on Iranian-backed militia, the Foreign Ministry demands an end to “US aggression,” and Syrian Negotiations Committee calls on the EU. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Iran and Syria hope to increase the exchange of professors and students, writes SANA.
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.
Iran is seeking to expand its influence over regime-controlled areas, according to Asharq Al-Awsat.
Syrian opposition figures have proposed to Russia the formation of a joint military council, reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
The UN’s dream for political transition in Syria has turned into a nightmare, writes Burhan Ghalyoun for Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Russia’s special envoy for Syria has conducted a secret meeting with Assad and “guarantors” of the Astana process, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
