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Russia Faces a New Equation in Syria: Shibani’s Visit Opens the Door to Negotiation – The Syrian Observer

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 …

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“Mediterranean Airlines”: The Greek Airline Flying to Damascus with Links to Arms Dealers and Smugglers – The Syrian Observer

When Mediterranean Airlines became the first European carrier to resume flights to Damascus in 2025, it wasn’t just a business decision—it was a move shrouded in crime and political intrigue. This investigation reveals how the Greek airline partnered with wanted arms dealers, drug traffickers, and migrant smugglers, all while evading …

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Deferred Justice and Incomplete Legitimacy: Rethinking the Caesar Act and Syria’s Fragile Transition – The Syrian Observer

Last week, the United States Congress delivered an unexpected political blow to Syria’s transitional government. The House Financial Services Committee approved a new bill—the Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025—proposed by Republican Congressman Michael Lawler of New York, to revise the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act. Passed by a vote …

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