Assad ‘Reforms’ the Baath Party
The regime revamps its image with party and parliamentary reforms
Syria
Can Islamic Finance Fill the Regime’s Coffers?
Sovereign sukuk are another attempt to plug a gaping deficit
Regime and Allies Attack SDF in Deir Ezzor
A major operation shifts the balance of power in Eastern Syria
Regime Election Further Undermines UN Committee
Only a handful of MPs remain on the hollowed-out UN body.
Tanker Wars: IS Targets Oil Supplies in Syria
IS steps up the economic pressure on its adversaries.
Why is the Regime Shifting from Subsidies to Cash Handouts?
Damascus wants to cut subsidies and control international aid.
Map of Foreign Forces in Syria, Mid-2024
Foreign powers dig in for the long term, leaving local forces little room for maneuver.
Can Arab Normalization Succeed Where Geneva and Astana Failed?
The regime continues to frustrate efforts for a political solution.
Idlib Protestors Struggle to Keep Momentum Against HTS
HTS efforts to fragment the movement appear to be working.
Arab Summit Exposes Regime’s Continued Isolation
Arab states are irked by the regime’s foot-dragging on key issues.
Has Assad Broken with Baathist Ideology?
The Syrian president promotes normalization and hints at economic changes.
Can the Regime Revive Syria’s Manufacturing Sector?
Efforts to restore the sector face enormous challenges.
