ISIS Directs Multiple Messages Targeting Turkey and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
ISIS delayed acknowledging the death of its leader for four months, but eventually announced the appointment of a new leader and spokesperson. They conveyed multiple messages.
Releases
Implications of Ending Retention and Recall for Some Categories in the Syrian Regime Forces
Syrian regime's president, issued administrative order, ending retention,call for non-commissioned officers,reservists retained&enrolled, who served actual reserve service for 6.5 years or more
Illegal Immigration of Syrians: Causes and Implications
Since 2011, the country has been witnessing a continuous wave of illegal migration, with three major waves recorded. The first peak was in 2012, the second in 2015, and the third in 2021. During these years, approximately 7 million refugees left Syria, in addition to a similar number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) who are typically seen as a major source of refugee flow to the world.
Collapse of the Syrian Pound to Unprecedented Levels Against the US Dollar: Causes and Expectations
The conflict between monetary policies and fiscal policies has played a role in the deterioration of the Syrian pound's exchange rate, in addition to the Syrian regime’s Central Bank unwillingness to control its rate. The goal of these policies is to suck foreign currency.
What's Behind the Obstruction of Delivering Humanitarian Aid to Syria?
The UN Security Council convened on July 11, 2023, for a session to discuss extending the mandate for the humanitarian aid mechanism to Syria. The meeting concluded without reaching an agreement on either of the two draft resolutions that were proposed.
Civil Society and Local Elites in Northern Syria
Since 2011, the authority in Syria has relatively lost its ability to intervene in societal matters, gradually restoring the presence of civil society through the emergence of entities such as unions, political bodies, community associations, media unions, humanitarian and development organizations, among others.
Astana 20th round on Syria: What’s new?
The final statement of the "Astana 20" talks included three new issues that were not mentioned in the previous rounds' final statements.
Fewer Money Transfers: Eid al-Adha Confirms the Failure of the Syrian Regime's Monetary Reforms
Money transfers entering the Syrian regime's regions have declined during Eid al-Adha compared to previous anniversaries.
The United Nations finalizes the location for holding the Syrian Constitutional Committee
It has been a year since the talks of the Constitutional Committee have stalled, and recently several proposals have been put forward to resume its work in Muscat, Cairo, Kuwait, or other capitals and UN headquarters outside of Geneva.
The CAPTAGON Act in Syria: Implications and Effects
The implementation of the Captagon Act has come into effect, 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress, and after it was signed by President Joe Biden on December 23, 2022 into law.
Map of foreign forces’ military points in Syria - mid 2023
830 Military sites of foreign powers run by different countries those control decision-making process in Syria: the US led International Coalition Russia Turkey Iran
Manifestations of Security Disorder in Syrian Regime Areas: Causes and Implications
The security disturbances in the areas under the Syrian regime have been continuing at an escalating pace since mid-2022. During that time, the Syrian regime’s Ministry of Defense issued strict instructions aimed at controlling the operations of booby-trapping vehicles and cars targeting officers and non-commissioned officers.
