Assad Shifts Position on Decentralization
The Syrian regime has dealt cautiously with the concept of decentralization since the revolution in 2011
The Syrian regime has dealt cautiously with the concept of decentralization since the revolution in 2011
The Syrian regime is changing the way it recruits to its army, depleted by years of war, desertions and the failures of the conscription and reserve models.
The regime’s aversion to civil society has a new address.
The regime revamps its image with party and parliamentary reforms
Sovereign sukuk are another attempt to plug a gaping deficit
Iran’s plans for a beachhead in Tartous may run aground
Only a handful of MPs remain on the hollowed-out UN body.
IS steps up the economic pressure on its adversaries.
Damascus wants to cut subsidies and control international aid.
The regime continues to frustrate efforts for a political solution.
HTS efforts to fragment the movement appear to be working.
The PYD faces Turkish pressure and little U.S. support for polls.