The View from Damascus – Syria’s Transition and U.S. Policies in the Post-Assad Era
The Biden administration adopted a multifaceted strategy to weaken the Assad regime and shape the transition in post-Assad Syria
The Biden administration adopted a multifaceted strategy to weaken the Assad regime and shape the transition in post-Assad Syria
The growing challenges surrounding Syrian refugees in Europe, combined with shifting international policies on Syria, have prompted significant developments in Germany, France, and the United
Mazloum Abdi, the commander-in-chief of the SDF, said kurdish fighters who joined the group’s ranks from outside Syria should leave if a ceasefire is reached.
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An SDC official told Asharq al-Awsat the meeting addressed “military matters only, including mechanisms for coordination and common issues.”
The fighting involved heavy and medium weaponry, Hashtag Syria writes.
Al-Dibs’ assertions have been seen as dismissive of the generations of Syrian women who have held leadership roles globally, Manahil al-Sahwi writes for Daraj.
Women are “primarily responsible for their families and husbands”, the head of the Women’s Affairs Office in the Syrian caretaker government said.
Abdi stated that he was “in principle” prepared to hand over border security responsibilities to the new authorities in Damascus.
The primary concern for Egypt revolves around the presence of Egyptians fighting within “armed groups” in Syria and the potential links between these groups and elements within Egypt.
Erdogan announced the opening of a Turkish consulate in Aleppo.
While Sharaa’s statements offer partial reassurance for the future of Syria, his vagueness, especially concerning timelines, remains troubling, Iyad al-Jaafari writes in al-Modon.
Family sources told Enab Baladi that the photograph used against Haitham al-Halabi was artificially generated or shows someone resembling him
Only leaders of factions that participated in the “Deterring Aggression” operation attended the meeting with Sharaa, excluding other groups such as the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army, Shaam Network reports.
Those familiar with Shaibani describe him as “shrewd,” “seasoned,” and often compare him to Hakan Fidan, the Turkish foreign minister, for his diplomatic acumen, al-Modon writes.
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Fidan also confirmed Turkey’s recognition of the new Syrian administration as a “legitimate” partner, Shaam Network writes.
The head of the European Union delegation was asked to travel to Damascus on Monday to establish contact with Syria’s new leadership and other groups Enab Baladi writes.
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This initiative marks a significant step in the Autonomous Administration’s effort to promote dialogue and national reconciliation in a post-conflict Syria.
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