Aleppo and the National Trauma of the Kurds
The renewed attacks on the Kurdish neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsood and Ashrafiyeh in Aleppo are not perceived by many Kurds as just another episode of the Syrian war. They are experienced as something far deeper: the reopening of a national trauma that has accumulated over centuries. Aleppo today is not merely a battlefield. It is […]
Syria’s Economy: Opportunities & Threats
Overview Syria’s economy is entering a decisive—yet uncertain—phase. A decade of conflict has left deep structural scars, while the current leadership, led by interim President Ahmed Shara, signals a new plan for recovery. Remittances from Syrians abroad, promised Gulf investments, and revived trade with neighbors offer fresh momentum. But the gaps—weak institutions, damaged infrastructure, and […]
Suwayda; Israel’s disrespect and the armed forces’ lack of morale
Overview This opinion addresses two intertwined themes that sit in different realms: the geopolitics of southern Syria and the ethics of religious conduct. It argues that human dignity and international norms have been violated by Israeli policy, while also critiquing behaviors that echo the extremism Syrians rejected. How Did the Suwayda Conflict Escalate? According to […]
The Syrian Tragedy – Foreign Agendas
The Syrian Tragedy: How Foreign Agendas Shaped an Unfinished Revolution? After December 8, 2024, hopes for peace in Syria surged—then stalled. From HTS’s rise in Damascus to fears among Alawites, Druze, Christians, and Kurds, here’s how internal fractures and foreign agendas keep Syria on edge. A Turning Point That Sparked Hope Syria has endured fourteen […]
