More: Syria
The Failure of Russia’s “Shadow War” Strategy: The Collapse of the Assad Regime in Syria
In December 2024, history recorded the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria when Russian support should have been at its peak. Over...
A Geopolitical Sweet Spot for Türkiye
Recent events in the Middle East have put Türkiye in a geopolitical sweet spot. There have been several changes on the world political scene...
Mindfulness and Mental Health in War-Torn Regions
The conclusion of war is not marked by the final gunshot. Its aftermath lingers in the shattered lives of those who survive, the sorrow...
Trump’s Middle East Policy: A Strategy of Improvisation or Uncertainty?
As Donald Trump embarks on his second term, his administration’s approach to the Middle East appears defined by a mix of bold, unorthodox diplomacy...
Syria on an Uncertain Path: The Likelihood of a New Civil War
In the midst of war and crisis, promises of peace and stability are attractive, but do these promises truly come to fruition? The new...
UNDP Report on Syria’s Economic Losses
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) report, "The Impact of the Conflict in Syria," released on February 20, 2025, paints a harrowing picture of a nation...
Foreign Assistance Review: It’s the Policy, S_ _ _ _ d!
The world is a fluid place. In September 2024, Joe Biden was president, struggling like many a predecessor to manage the volatile Middle East,...
Will the Middle East see the establishment of a Druze-Christian state?
In the wake of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s (HTS) takeover of Syria and the downfall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his regime, Syria’s Druze...
The Fall of Bashar al-Assad: Examining the Reasons and What Happens Next
Bashar al-Assad didn’t lose power in a dramatic instant. No single battle tipped the scales. No shocking betrayal sealed his fate. No decisive political...
Restoring Classrooms, Inspiring Futures in Syria
The end of a turbulent chapter in Syria’s history at the tail-end of 2024 marked a pivotal moment in Syria’s history, presenting both immense...