Awda may have expected the Ministry of Defense to acknowledge his early arrival in Damascus and his subsequent trouble-free withdrawal by granting him a prominent leadership position in the ministry, Annahar writes.
Western analysts and regional observers have speculated that al-Awda could emerge as a counterweight to Syria’s new rulers, particularly given his previous ties to Russia and his potential backing from regional players like the UAE and Jordan
The fear of continued or renewed foreign interference—whether from the UAE, the U.S., Iran, Russia, or Turkey—remains valid, Hayan Jaber writes in Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Syria’s post-Assad economy is defined by stark challenges and cautious hope
Regional leaders, including Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, called for a unified Arab approach to support Syria, according to Syria TV.
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Syria’s largest business lobbying group recently announced the country’s shift to a free market economy, marking a significant departure from its nominally socialist system, was effectively monopolized by regime-affiliated businessmen, Daraj writes.
Pedersen addressed the new challenges facing Syria, emphasizing the urgent need to launch an inclusive political process. His visit underscores the international community’s ongoing efforts to support a political transition.
The Arab Ministerial Contact Committee on Syria convened in Aqaba on Saturday, reaching consensus on key priorities to support the Syrian people and initiate an
The French minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, said France would clarify its position regarding the political process in Syria.
The ministers endorsed the “formation of an inclusive transitional governing body, based on Syrian consensus”.
Ahmed al-Sharaa said the fears of the international community previously stemmed from the Assad regime, which has now fallen, Shaam Network writes.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry blamed Assad for not resisting.
The ongoing developments in the Astana process reflect the intricate international and regional dynamics shaping the Syrian conflict, Athr Press says.
Syria reiterated that the threat of terrorism is not confined to any one country, but instead spreads across borders with the aim of creating chaos and destruction, al-Watan writes.
Russian sources revealed that President Assad held important, unannounced talks with President Putin at the Kremlin on Friday, al-Watan says.
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Evident signs of Assad’s shift toward the “axis of moderation” emerged after the Manama summit in May 2024, Shawkat Gharzeldin writes in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
One prominent shift between Trump’s first and current terms is the normalization of relations between Syria and several Arab nations, Athr Press writes.
