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Al-Sharaa in Washington
President Ahmad al-Sharaa's November 10 visit to Washington marks the first Syrian presidential trip to the White House in 80 years.
Damascus-SDF Talks Seek to Reinforce Fragile March 10 Agreement
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian government agreed Tuesday, October 7, to an immediate, comprehensive ceasefire after days…
Syrian and Israeli Officials Hold Paris Talks on Southern Stability
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and intelligence chief Hussein Salameh met August 19 with Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs…
The Middle East’s Endless Fallout
What began as a mission to repel Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait would spiral into a decades-long transformation of the Middle East—triggering…
Syria’s Energy Comeback: $7 Billion to Power the Future
Syria has launched a major international energy partnership aimed at restoring its power sector and driving long-term revovery.
EU Lifts Sanctions on Syria in Historic Shift Toward Economic Reengagement
In a landmark decision that signals a seismic shift in Western policy toward Syria, the EU lifted all economic sanctions on Syria. The…
What the Lifting of U.S. Sanctions on Syria Means
The US imposed sanctions on Syria in 2011, explanding them under the 2019 Caesar Act to pressure Assad.
Shifting Lines: US-Syria Relations Remain in a State of Flux
As US President Donald Trump renews the “national emergency” concerning Syria for another year, ties between Washington and Damascus remain…
Trump Administration’s Foreign Aid Freeze Hits Syria Hard
The Trump administration’s sweeping freeze on foreign aid, announced just hours after President Donald Trump took office last week, has…
International Efforts to Hold Bashar al-Assad Accountable for War Crimes Intensify
The international community is intensifying efforts to hold ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad accountable for war crimes and crimes…
Austin Tice’s Family Renews Efforts to Locate Missing Journalist in Syria
The mother of American journalist Austin Tice has arrived in Damascus to intensify efforts to locate her son, who disappeared over a decade…
US and Russian Military Presence in Syria Faces Scrutiny amid Calls for Change
The military installations and missions of the US and Russia in Syria have drawn renewed attention as international leaders debate their…