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A Damocles sword hangs above Syria
Apr 01, 2025

A Damocles sword hangs above Syria

The fact that a renewed idea of nation-building for Syria is now down to a non-traditional political entity with roots in extremism keeps the trajectory of the state’s future in suspension

Diplomatic paths diverge in Syria and Afghanistan
Mar 03, 2025

Diplomatic paths diverge in Syria and Afghanistan

The normalisation of extremist groups staking control of major States has had no clear policy response from most countries.

Post-Assad Syria’s Search for Its Place in an Evolving International Order
Jul 02, 2025

Post-Assad Syria’s Search for Its Place in an Evolving International Order

Syria has been in turmoil since 2011 when the Arab Spring wave of protests spread across the Middle East-North Africa (MENA) region, challenging President Bashar Al Assad’s longstanding, familial rule of the country which began with his father, Hafez Al Assad, who took over in 1971. In December 2024, the Assad family’s power grip over Damascus ended, paving the way for Ahmed Al Sharra of the Hay’at Tahrir Al Sham (HTS) militant group to tak