The Untold Story: British Intelligence’s Role in the Overthrow of the Assad Regime
As Syria’s future grows ever more uncertain, the rapid collapse of the Assad regime and the disintegration of its military forces leave an increasingly complex and volatile landscape. Political delegations are rushing to Damascus, eager to legitimize new leaders still
Fate of Syria’s Kurdish autonomous region uncertain after Assad’s fall
Discussions are underway regarding the future of the so-called “Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria” following the fall of Bashar Al-Assad’s regime this month. The Kurdish-led region, controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), has become a focal point
Syria’s Al-Sharaa Strikes Deal with Militant Factions to Merge Under Defence Ministry
Syria’s new de facto leader, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, has reached an agreement with commanders of militant factions to dissolve their groups and integrate them into the Ministry of Defence, marking a critical step in the country’s transition after more than a
Jordanian Foreign Minister urges inclusive Syrian government in Damascus talks
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi met with Syria’s de-facto leader, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, in Damascus on Monday, urging the formation of a Syrian government that represents all factions. During the meeting, Mr Safadi emphasised the need for a comprehensive political process
Syria’s Al-Sharaa Vows to Centralise Weapons, Improve Ties With Lebanon
Ahmad Al-Sharaa, the leader of Syria’s ruling administration, met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt in Damascus on Sunday. The meetings signal a determined effort by Syria to reassert its sovereignty, recover from its
Syrian new rulers appoint foreign minister as reconciliation centres open for former regime
The general command of the armed Syrian opposition factions announced on Saturday the appointment of Asaad Al-Shibani as Minister of Foreign Affairs in the new government. According to the opposition-affiliated Syria TV, which broadcasts from Istanbul, Al-Shibani is the same
Egyptian, Turkish Presidents Address Middle East Conflicts
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday to discuss regional issues, with a particular focus on the situations in Libya, Sudan, Somalia, and Syria. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the
Egypt, Indonesia discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, regional conflicts
On Wednesday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi welcomed Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during his official visit to Egypt. The two leaders held a bilateral meeting followed by an expanded session attended by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Minister of
Egypt’s Al-Sisi stresses importance of Syria’s unity, Turkey, Syrian opposition weigh in on country’s future
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has emphasised the necessity of preserving Syria’s unity and territorial integrity. During a phone call on Tuesday with his Cypriot counterpart, Nikos Christodoulides, Al-Sisi stressed the importance of initiating a comprehensive political process that includes
The Consequences of Syria’s Collapse
Over the past few days, dramatic and unprecedented events have unfolded in Syria. In less than 10 days, Bashar al-Assad’s regime fell to a Sunni-Kurdish alliance—an outcome that was neither anticipated nor imagined. This historic shift is not merely a