As Syria cautiously navigates a transitional phase within a volatile political and military landscape, the challenge of rebuilding the national army emerges as one of the most delicate and decisive tasks ahead. According to former Syrian officer and military affairs researcher Rashid Horani, the issue extends far beyond disarmament or …

On July 29, 2025, Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), reiterated his commitment to a decentralized governance model for northeastern Syria while expressing concerns about the integration of SDF institutions into the Syrian state. In an interview with Al-Arabiya, Abdi emphasized the importance of constitutional guarantees to …

The recent visit of Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani to Moscow signals the beginning of a new chapter in Russia–Syria relations. No longer the undisputed powerbroker it once was under the Assad regime, Russia now finds itself navigating a far more complex and competitive landscape in post-Assad Syria—one shaped by …