Why has Syria Added Graduate Retiree Officers to its Reserves?
A Syrian law requiring retired graduate officers to be prepared for reserve duty reflects a wider military restructuring that serves Russian interests.
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What Impact After Cargo Giant Maersk Suspends Syria Operations?
International shipping companies in Syria are facing major logistical challenges, among other difficulties. Danish shipping giant “Maersk” says it will cease cargo operations to and from Syria starting next year.
The Position of Palestinian Factions in Syria Following the Gaza War
Around 20 Palestinian factions are present in Syria, either as armed groups or with activities limited to the political sphere. Their connections with the regime and activities inside Palestine also vary.
Summit on Gaza Reinforces Syria's Global Isolation
Despite his presence at the Arab-Islamic Summit held this past Saturday in Riyadh, most leaders shunned interactions with the Syrian regime’s President, Bashar al-Assad on the sidelines of the summit.
Who Gains from the Ongoing Aid Cuts for Syrian Refugees in Lebanon?
Over 88,000 Syrian refugee families in Lebanon are bracing for the impact of the UN's decision to cut aid starting in 2024.
Local Initiatives to Organize Daraa's Military and Civil Affairs
While Swayda is in motion, the Daraa Governorate in southern Syria is experiencing movements aiming to stabilize the region.
Russia Navigating the Escalation between Israel and Iran in Southern Syria
After a hiatus of over a year, Russia has resumed its patrols in southern Syria at the end of last month.
The Next Chapter in Southern Syria after Israeli-Iranian tit-for-tat shelling
The Next Chapter in Southern Syria after Israeli-Iranian tit-for-tat shelling Fire exchanges escalate between Israel and Iran-backed militias. With the Quds_Force's earlier move to coordinate its allies' actions, is the conflict widening from Gaza to Syria, or are these passing skirmishes?
The Syrian regime pushes for re-entry into the OIC
While the winds of Arab and Turkish reconciliation with the Syrian regime have swept away many barriers, a symbolic threshold still lingers, challenging its return to OIC.
Future Dynamics of Arab Tribal Clashes with the SDF in Deir ez-Zor
Over a month has passed since the SDF reestablished its presence and took control over areas in eastern rural Deir ez-Zor, from which they had previously withdrawn due to attacks by Arab tribal fighters.
Targeting Homs' Military Academy: Unraveling the Benefactors and their Hidden Agendas
According to an analysis of the stakeholders' interests, there are two main beneficiaries from the explosion that targeted the graduation ceremony at the Syrian regime's military academy in Homs.
The State of Russian Influence in Syria: 8 Years Post-Military Intervention
Eight years have elapsed since Russia's military foray into Syria. Recently, its foreign policy took a pivotal shift, largely preoccupied by the Ukrainian conflict, which reverberated through several Syrian matters that Russia once heavily influenced.
