Bashar Assad
Suspended legitimacy: Has Shaara lost the trust of his backers? - analysis
Once the hope of the post-Assad era, Ahmed al-Sharaa’s leadership has faltered because of sectarian violence, political divisions, and loss of credibility.
Can Lebanon disarm Hezbollah? - explainer
Syria's transitional justice commission set to launch, vows accountability for Assad-era crimes
Syria pledges to form committee to investigate clashes in Sweida
Inside Syria’s struggles: Jonathan Spyer on conflict, Israel’s strategy, and reintegration
In a conversation with Jonathan Spyer, expert on Syria, we explore the latest flare-ups of violence, Israel's strategic role, and the challenges of reintegrating a fractured nation.
Voices from the Arab press: Damascus between the Druze, Alawites, and Kurds
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
France's top court says arrest warrant for Assad is invalid, new one can be issued
Mariana Pena, senior legal officer at Open Society Justice Initiative, which helped gather evidence against Assad, described the court's ruling as "a missed opportunity for justice."
Selective outrage: Why the world looks away from Syria’s atrocities but fixates on Gaza - analysis
Gaza is widely covered because it is symbolically and politically loaded. Syria is ignored because it is seen as broken, and no one cares.
Israel's first test as a regional superpower: Defending Druze in Syria's Sweida - opinion
What we are witnessing may be the first chapter of a Pax Israeliana - a regional order not imposed by conquest, but secured by principled strength.
Israel's attacks on Damascus hinder chemical weapons search, Syrian official says
The OPCW will hold an urgent meeting on Tuesday next week to discuss the situation and impact of the Israeli attacks.
Russia says Israeli strikes are 'gross violation' of Syria's sovereignty
The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that the attacks against the Druze Community in Syria were "deeply concerning."
Syria conflict grows as Egypt and Jordan warn of regional instability
As the crisis grows regionally, it is likely that more countries will seek to become involved.
Lebanon central bank bans institutions from interacting with Hezbollah's Al-Qard Al-Hassan
Hezbollah has been grappling with acute financial strains, US demands for its disarmament, and diminished political clout since a new cabinet took office in February with US support.
'To live without fear': Israeli Druze leader shares vision for Syrian community
Druze leader warns of massacres under Syria’s new regime, urges Israel to take the threat seriously amid growing violence in Sweida .
Israeli special forces operate near Damascus via helicopter landings - report
According to the report, three helicopters landed at the site, which once belonged to the Republican Guard Division under Bashar al-Assad's regime.