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ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency, Special Edition

The following is a special installment of “ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency,” covering the final month of the Syrian regime’s existence and the implication of Assad’s downfall on the future of ISIS. All previous 2024 monthly installments can be found here, as well as a review of developments throughout …

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Trump’s Disregard for Democracy Gives Ukraine’s Zelensky Free Rein at Home

The Ukrainian government clearly feels it has a freer hand with its opponents because of the beliefs of the new administration in Washington. The unexpected rapprochement between the United States and Russia amid negotiations to end the war in Ukraine has prompted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to turn to domestic …

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Netanyahu Says Israeli Forces Will Stay in Parts of Lebanon and Syria Indefinitely

Occupied Palestine (Quds News Network)- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israeli forces will continue to occupy strategic locations in Lebanon and Syria. Speaking at a graduation ceremony for combat officers, he stated, “We demand the complete disarmament of southern Syria under the new regime.” He used …

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Barzani and Syrian Foreign Minister Discuss Kurdish Rights and Syria’s Future – The Syrian Observer

Barzani stressed the importance of ensuring equal rights and political participation for all Syrian communities, including the Kurds, Syria TV writes. On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Germany, Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani to discuss the …

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The View from Damascus – SDF Seeks Integration into Syrian Army as Talks with Damascus Gain Momentum – The Syrian Observer

As Syria navigates a period of political transition, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have reiterated their commitment to integrating into the Syrian army and strengthening ties with the new administration in Damascus. A high-level tripartite meeting between the SDF, the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC), and the Autonomous Administration of North …

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The View from Damascus – Post-Assad Syria: Between Stability and Uncertainty – The Syrian Observer

The fall of the Assad regime on December 8, 2024, has not only reshaped Syria’s internal power structures but also altered the geopolitical landscape of the entire region. What follows is not a seamless transition to stability but a complex and precarious restructuring of authority, legitimacy, and regional influence. While …

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Dozens of Syrian Families Prepare to Leave Al-Hol Camp – The Syrian Observer

Dozens of Syrian families are preparing to leave Al-Hol Camp, located in the countryside of Al-Hassakeh, northeastern Syria. The camp, which houses tens of thousands of displaced people and refugees, has long been a focal point of humanitarian and security concerns. According to a source inside Al-Hol, 75 Syrian families …

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Is the Syrian Administration Seeking to Restore Relations with Tehran? – The Syrian Observer

Syrian diplomatic sources have denied reports from Iraqi media outlets claiming that the new Syrian administration has extended invitations to Iran to resume diplomatic relations. Speaking to Syria TV, the sources confirmed that no direct communication has taken place between Damascus and Tehran. Instead, Damascus has urged Russian officials to …

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Leur arrogance et leur bêtise font partie du problème, pas de la solution

Combien de retraités européens devront mourir de froid l’hiver prochain pour que les habitants de ces pays se rendent compte que la guerre en Ukraine n’est qu’un racket ? Le décalage total d’avec les réalités n’aide personne à oeuvrer à la paix et à la prospérité, mais ce n’est pas …

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