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 …

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 …