Regarding the U.S. military presence in Syria, the State Department affirmed that no decision has been made about withdrawing American forces.
Foreign fighters are not viewed as political liabilities by jihadist leaders, but as ideological safeguards, Malek Hafez argues.
Putin’s message may serve to distance Moscow from accusations of supporting attempts by regime loyalists to reclaim power.
On the issue of sanctions, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce reiterated that the Trump administration continues to observe the actions of Syria’s interim authorities across various fronts as it assesses its future policy.
The U.S. administration has yet to finalize its Syria policy,
Putin’s message to President Sharaa underscores Russia’s intent to remain a central actor in Syria’s evolving political landscape, Syria TV writes.
The talks are influenced by fast-moving regional developments, pressuring all parties to act decisively in reuniting the country and initiating reconstruction before circumstances shift, al-Hurriya writes.
Kurdish political factions, including the Kurdish National Council (ENKS) and the Democratic Union Party (PYD), have reached a consensus on a joint political vision calling for a federal, decentralized system in Syria
According to Le Figaro, the Biden administration, through the mediation of Oman, proposed confidential discussions in Muscat aimed at resolving key issues, including the fate of missing American journalist Austin Tice
The committee is expected to meet with Abdi this Wednesday in the northeastern province of Hassakeh, al-Modon writes.
Vance revealed that Washington is conducting discussions with its allies behind closed doors, aiming to encourage Syria’s new government— which he described as “hardline”— to safeguard minority groups.
Despite diplomatic overtures and limited sanctions relief, Syria’s new leadership faces significant challenges in convincing the West that it is a viable and trustworthy partner for reconstruction.
U.S. mediation was prompted by growing military indications that President Donald Trump’s administration was seriously considering withdrawing American forces from Syria in the near future
The campaign has found an unlikely ally in Mouaz Moustafa, the executive director of the Syrian Emergency Task Force, who was previously a vocal proponent of sanctions against the Assad regime due to its extensive human rights violations, Shaam news writes.
The transitional government, led by Ahmed Al-Sharaa, has struggled to maintain credibility in the wake of events on the Syrian coast.
As geopolitical transformations continue to reshape the world order, Turkey emerges as a power adept at capitalizing on shifting realities, Samir al-Taqi writes in Naharnet.
Local Druze authorities were quick to reject Israel’s statements about the “need to protect the Druze in Syria.”
Syria’s new leadership, under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, is demonstrating a pragmatic approach to international relations
Israel’s more overt intervention in Syria coincided with the deeply flawed National Dialogue Conference, Iyad al-Jaafari argues in al-Modon.
Israel’s intentions are becoming increasingly evident through both public and private statements by its leadership, al-Modon writes.
