Is Israel the region’s new police?
Seven years ago, I wrote about the “regional rise of Israel.” Today, its presence is greater than ever – it’s…
Syrian State between Intellectual Necessity and Political Risks
Since the outbreak of the Syrian revolution in 2011, the question of the state has become central to political and…
Will Lebanon learn form al-Sharaa’s government?
It’s been about 150 days since Joseph Aoun and Nawaf Salam took office. On one hand, Lebanon is experiencing its…
President Al-Sharaa: Our war with tyrants has ended, and battle for reconstruction has just begun
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said that “the liberation battle has been completed” and that the country has now entered the…
Associated Press: Has Syria become a theater for a proxy war between Türkiye and Israel?
The Associated Press reported that the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime has exacerbated the already tense relations between Turkey and…
Syria on brink: Who plays sedition card?
In light of the escalating bloody violence on the Syrian coast and the assassination of prominent figures, urgent questions are…
Ending Factionalism: A Roadmap for Building a Syrian National Army
As part of the Syrian government’s ongoing efforts to unify the country politically and restore the state’s role as a…
Iran desperate to ensure Assad regime survives
By Dr. Majid Rafizadeh The Iranian regime is expanding its presence in Syria and increasing its military, financial and advisory…
Analysis: Subdued Iran vote will still impact wider Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s presidential election on Friday, though likely more a coronation for a hard-line candidate…
Iran’s powerful Guard faces scrutiny after attacks
The recent sabotage at Iran’s main nuclear enrichment facility is just the latest setback for the country’s Revolutionary Guard, though…