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The ongoing discussions between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the new Syrian administration over the integration of military forces have hit a series of roadblocks, reflecting deeper tensions in the country’s post-Assad transition. While the administration pushes for a unified army under the Ministry of Defense, the SDF seeks …

The Syrian government has firmly rejected recent calls for international protection following a wave of violent unrest in the southern suburbs of Damascus, even as senior officials emphasised constructive dialogue with the United States over Syria’s future. Speaking from New York, Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shibani hailed what he described …

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L’armée libanaise a démantelé plus de 90% des infrastructures du Hezbollah au sud du Litani, conformément aux termes de l’accord de cessez-le-feu de novembre 2024. Totalement dépendante de l’aide américaine, elle subit des pressions pour désarmer le groupe. Les violations israéliennes du cessez-le-feu compliquent cette mission délicate. Le 30 avril …

The paper reads into the Jordanian government’s decision to ban the group on April 23, 2025, in response to growing security concerns after the discovery of associated cells planning to threaten Jordanian national security. The paper presents three possible paths beyond the ban: either the ban on the group only, …

In a region long defined by proxy wars, sanctions, and sectarian divides, a quiet shift is underway. A new chapter in US-Iran relations is emerging, centered on renewed nuclear talks. But beyond the centrifuges and uranium stockpiles lies a far bigger opportunity: the future of global energy cooperation. As landmark …

For the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, the roadway to the future leads all the way to space. The extraterrestrial frontier represents the potential of securing long-term economic resilience, global prestige, and an influential role in the next era of international competition and cooperation. Space is a critical sector …

On 18 April, the Pentagon confirmed a significant reduction in US troop levels in Syria, marking a new phase in America’s military involvement in the country. This move follows a brief surge in deployments during 2024 when the number of US personnel in Syria rose to 2,000 after roughly 900 …

In a fiery speech last Wednesday, Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas lashed out at Hamas, calling them “sons of dogs” and demanding that they release the remaining Israeli captives, disarm, and hand over control of Gaza to the PA. “Hamas has given the criminal occupation [Israel] excuses to commit …

The British government is in talks with its French and Saudi counterparts over official recognition of a Palestinian state, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has revealed. Discussions are set to take place at a conference at the UN in June, The Guardian reported. So far, 160 countries recognize Palestine, including …