Assad ‘Reforms’ the Baath Party
The regime revamps its image with party and parliamentary reforms
The regime revamps its image with party and parliamentary reforms
Sovereign sukuk are another attempt to plug a gaping deficit
A major operation shifts the balance of power in Eastern Syria
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.
Foreign powers dig in for the long term, leaving local forces little room for maneuver.
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.
Arab states are irked by the regime’s foot-dragging on key issues.
