Power in the Shadows: Syria’s Fourth Division
Commanded by President Bashar al-Assad’s brother Maher, Syria’s Fourth Division has become a key power center since 2011
Bashar al-Assad
Regime Exploits Lebanon’s Refugee Crisis
Lebanon’s catastrophe gives Damascus leverage at home and abroad
Assad Shifts Position on Decentralization
The Syrian regime has dealt cautiously with the concept of decentralization since the revolution in 2011
Assad ‘Reforms’ the Baath Party
The regime revamps its image with party and parliamentary reforms
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.
Why the Syrian Regime Decided to Abolish Military Field Courts?
Bashar al-Assad Issues Decree to Abolish Military Field Courts! But Wait, Is It All Just Smoke and Mirrors? Despite the dramatic announcement of Legislative Decree No. 32 for 2023, key powers remain concentrated in the hands of the military judiciary and the Minister of Defense.
