Comparative Insurgencies: Strategic Lessons for Myanmar’s Resistance from Syria’s Regime Collapse

Introduction On the morning of December 8, 2024, the world was stunned by the news that Syrian rebel groups, led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), had captured Damascus and overthrown President Bashar al-Assad’s government after 13 years of civil war. This …

World News | Trump Vowed to Ease Sanctions on Syria. How Quickly That Happens Up for Debate

Washington, May 23 (AP) Since President Donald Trump announced his intent to end a half-century of US sanctions on Syria, a debate has developed in his administration over how quickly and thoroughly that should happen. At risk could be the future of a …

Trump vowed to ease sanctions on Syria. How quickly that happens up for debate

The Trump administration is debating the pace of lifting sanctions on Syria after President Trump's announcement. While some officials advocate for swift removal to aid the new government led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, others propose a phased approach tied to …

First Flight Carrying Hajj Pilgrims from Syria’s War Wounded Set to Arrive in Jeddah

The Syrian people have waited several long years for this opportunity. On Friday, the first flight carrying the country’s war wounded is expected to arrive in Saudi Arabia where they will perform the Hajj. The direct flight will land in Jeddah’s King …

US to lift sanctions on Syria as soon as possible

“The U.S. is working intensively to lift sanctions against Syria,” said U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, APA reports. “Without giving a specific date, I can say that this will be carried out more quickly than we are used to,” she said. …

As sanctions lift, can Syria hold together?

Last week’s announcement by President Donald Trump on lifting US sanctions on Syria seemed to have a refreshing effect for a country that has been reeling from political divisions and economic turmoil. This week, the European Union followed, lifting all …

Trump vowed to ease sanctions on Syria. How quickly that happens is up for debate

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the former militant commander who led the overthrow, says he is working to build an inclusive government friendly to the West. Some Trump administration officials are pushing to lift or waive sanctions as fast as possible …

Trump vowed to ease sanctions on Syria. How quickly that happens is up for debate

Syria Enters New Economic Era Following Sanctions Lift: Promise and Peril in Post-War Reconstruction

Syria is charting a new economic path after the lifting of European sanctions, a move widely perceived as the natural successor to Washington’s landmark decision to ease its economic restrictions. This dual lift signals Syria’s reintegration into the …

Erdoğan: Dismantling the PKK Includes Syria, and Damascus Must Focus on Implementing Its Agreement with the SDF

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan affirmed that lifting sanctions on Syria is a “critically important step” to achieve stability in the region.   Erdoğan explained, in statements made aboard his plane during his return from a visit to Hungary, that …