Syria’s National Dialogue Conference: National Aspirations Meet the Challenges of the Future
After the fall of the Assad regime on December 8, 2024, among the first words spoken by Ahmed al-Sharaa in the operations room was the promise of a “National Conference”. In an interview with the BBC on December 19, al-Sharaa told reporters that a national conference would form part of the second phase after a new government takes over. He…
Syrian Organisations and Associations: Building a National Strategy from the Legacy of Tyranny
In the aftermath of victorious revolutions, the subject of “third sector” civil society has become more important for modern societies than ever. Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) serve as fulcrums of freedom and prosperity
Israeli Escalation in Syria in Early 2025: Strikes, Targets, and Repercussions
Since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024 Israeli military operations in Syria have escalated significantly, reaching fresh intensity in early 2025
US Sanctions on Syria: Burdens of the Past and Future Possibilities
After the Syrian revolution began in 2011, countries and organisations across the world slapped a raft of political and economic sanctions on the Assad regime. Their purpose was to force Assad to change his ways, and bring him to the negotiating table. The sanctions significantly weakened the regime’s grip on power - especially after America introduced the Caesar Syria Civilian…
The Sea and the Centre: Security Strategies in Post-Assad Syria
The collapse of Bashar al-Assad regime on December 8, 2024 marked a seismic rupture in Syria's history. It ushered in a new era, filled with challenges and opportunities. The fall of the regime created an immediate vacuum - within which the new authorities must rebuild a nation fractured by war and authoritarian rule.
Ahmed al-Sharaa Addresses the Nation: Where Now for Syria’s Transition?
On January 29, 2025, the new Syrian leadership announced that Ahmad al-Shara would deliver a speech at the "Victory Conference", a landmark gathering of military top brass, National Army factions, and representatives of select Daraa militia leaders. In the lead-up, anticipation grew over the conference’s ability to address the nation’s pressing questions after the fall of the regime and Bashar…
Yeni Bir Dönemin Eşiğinde… Suriye’yi Sarsan On İki Gün
27 Kasım ile 8 Aralık 2024 arasındaki olaylar, çoğu Suriyelinin beklemediği sonuçlarıyla şaşırtıcı gelişmelere sahne olmuştur. Bu dönüm noktası, 8 Mart 1963 gecesi gerçekleşen askeri darbeyle başlayan daha sonra Kasım 1970'te Hafız Esad'ın iktidarı ele geçirmesi ve ardından Temmuz 2000’de oğlu Beşar Esad’a devretmesiyle devam eden baskıcı yönetimi sona erdirmiştir. Esad rejimi nihayet düştü ve böylece Suriyelilerin Mart 2011’den bu…
At the Dawn of a New Era: 12 Days That Rocked Syria
The twelve days between November 27 and December 8, 2024, witnessed unexpected and dramatic developments, neither foreseen nor desired by most Syrians. These events marked the end of a tyranny that began with the military coup on March 8, 1963, and intensified after Hafez al-Assad’s ascent to power in November 1970. The situation further deteriorated when Hafez passed the reins…
Analyses of UAE-Syria Rapprochement: Emirati Perspective
When the mass protests in Syria intensified starting in 2011, and the response to these protests became violent, many states and organizations cut or downgraded ties with the Syrian regime. Examples include but are not limited to the European Union (EU), the Arab League, the United States (US), the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and…
Israeli Escalation Against Hezbollah and Iran in Syria and Potential Scenarios
Since October 7, 2023, the Middle East has been witnessing military operations in various areas, beginning in Gaza and spreading to Lebanon and elsewhere. By August 2024, military activities had escalated between Israel,