SyriaSource

SyriaSource followed the dynamics in Syria through in-depth analysis of the impact of the conflict on Syria, its neighbors and the international community. Amplifying a diverse range of Syrian and regional voices—to reach both English—and Arabic-speaking audiences, SyriaSource transforms their words from strong but distant ideas to resounding perspectives not often heard among Washington and international policymakers. For the latest work on Syria, please visit MENASource.

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Apr 29, 2025

Why the US must not let Syria slip away

By
Luke Wagner

Reconsidering the uneasy US-Syria relationship amid reports that Trump and al-Sharaa will meet during the US president’s Saudi Arabia visit.

Economic Sanctions
Middle East


MENASource

Apr 1, 2025

Israel is making a miscalculation in southern Syria. Here is why.

By
Ömer Özkizilcik

Israel’s approach in southern Syria risks deepening sectarian divisions, eroding the Druze community’s standin, and fueling broader instability.

Conflict
Defense Policy


MENASource

Mar 31, 2025

Western sanctions against Damascus must evolve—Just as Syria has

By
Sinan Hatahet

The US can play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of Syria’s recovery by shifting its approach from maximum pressure to calibrated influence.

Middle East
Politics & Diplomacy


MENASource

Mar 25, 2025

Dispatch from Bekaa: Inside the sectarian skirmishes on the Syria-Lebanon border

By
Nicholas Blanford

Local Shia tribesmen have battled an assortment of Sunni jihadist militias and the new Syrian security forces dominated by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).

English
Lebanon


MENASource

Mar 19, 2025

Inside Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s diplomatic offensive with Syria’s Christians and Ismailis

By
Gregory Waters

HTS’s diplomatic offensive demonstrates the leadership’s political approach, which evolved over years of engaging with the Christian and Druze communities in Idlib.

Democratic Transitions
Freedom and Prosperity


MENASource

Mar 19, 2025

Why the United States must bridge the Iraq-Syria divide

By
Sarkawt Shamsulddin

With leverage over both capitals, the United States emerges as the linchpin in delicate diplomatic moment between Baghdad and Damascus.

English
Iraq


MENASource

Mar 18, 2025

Landmark SDF-Damascus deal presents opportunity, and uncertainty, for Turkey

By
Ömer Özkizilcik

Despite positive signals, critical ambiguities remain in agreement between Syrian President Ahmed Shara and SDF commander Mazloum Abdi.

English
Middle East


MENASource

Mar 10, 2025

Syria’s women face a new chapter. Here’s how to amplify their voices.

By
Diana Rayes , Hind Kabawat

It is critical for women to be involved in transitional justice and constitutional reform processes in Syria.

Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding
Syria


MENASource

Feb 26, 2025

Why post-Assad Syria complicates the Iran-Turkey rivalry

By
Giorgio Cafiero

Depending on what unfolds after Assad’s fall, there could be reason to expect a degree of Iran-Turkey alignment in Syria.

Crisis Management
Democratic Transitions


MENASource

Feb 13, 2025

Dispatch from Syria: ‘Syrians cannot focus on their future if they are still drowning in their past’

By
Arwa Damon

The pain felt by those searching for clues in the dark void of the former regime’s detention system is palpable, Arwa Damon reports from Syria.

Conflict
Crisis Management

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Mar 9, 2016

Top News: March 9, 2016

By SyriaSource

– US says air strike likely killed a top ISIS military commander in Syria– UN sees no halt in Syria truce, talks to run to March 24– US military said to need a boost in fight against ISIS, requests restart of train and equip– Turkey ends sweep in Kurdish town of Idil, says 114 militants […]

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Mar 8, 2016

Protests Sweep Across Syria During Ceasefire

By Saleem al-Omar

Anti-Assad protests are back all over Syria as the second week of the ceasefire starts. The opposition territories saw more than 100 protests, with protestors waving revolution flags and calling for freedom. The largest numbers of protests was in Idlib province, where Friday witnessed protests across province. The southern city of Busra al-Harir also saw […]

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Mar 8, 2016

Top News: March 8, 2016

By SyriaSource

– Syrian government says will attend peace talks starting March 14, opposition undecided– Syrian army retakes village in Aleppo province from Nusra Front– US denies building air bases in northern Syria– One killed, another wounded as rocket projectiles from Syria hit Turkey– EU, Turkey hope to get breakthrough migrant deal by March 17

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Mar 7, 2016

Top News: March 7, 2016

By SyriaSource

– Syrian opposition to attend Geneva peace talks– Syrians use truce to resume Friday protests– Syrian rebels take border crossing from ISIS– EU migration summit looks to Turkey to stem influx– Turkish president suggests building refugee city in northern Syria– Seized Turkish newspaper adopts pro-government line, receives international condemnation

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Mar 4, 2016

Syria: Next Steps

By Frederic C. Hof

One week into the designated start of a cessation of hostilities in Syria the results on the ground are mixed. Of supreme importance, however, is that the tempo of Assad regime mass homicide (supported and supplemented by Russia) has slowed, particularly in densely populated urban areas. The number of desperately needy Syrians getting humanitarian aid […]

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Mar 4, 2016

Top News: March 4, 2016

By SyriaSource

– Syrian rebel group says government mobilizing to take more areas– International leaders discuss Syria with Russia– United Nations says deal is near with Syria on aid– EU outlines plan to save open borders, cajoles Turkey– Istanbul hit by three more armed attacks Thursday

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Mar 3, 2016

Top News: March 3, 2016

By SyriaSource

– European leaders to discuss Syria with Putin Friday – ‘Huge drop’ in civilian deaths after Syria truce– Electricity supply gradually returns after nationwide outage in Syria– United States struggles with Arabic reports on Syria truce violations– Turkey cracks down on insults to President Erdogan– United States warns PYD not to support PKK in Turkey

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SyriaSource

Mar 2, 2016

The Impact of Air Strikes and Military Operations on ISIS’s Economy

By Justice for Life Observatory in Deir Ezzor

After conquering eastern Syria, the Islamic State (ISIS) focused on building a central economic system to control its resources. Its economy includes revenue earned from oil and gas, levying taxes on trade movement, price fixing, and fines collected from people violating laws.

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Mar 2, 2016

Top News: March 2, 2016

By SyriaSource

– UN to restart Syria peace talks on March 9– Jordan says operation near Syria border foiled ISIS attacks– Syrian government forces open new battle with rebels in northwest– Kurdish-led fighters close in on Syria’s Aleppo city– Ankara denies it is blocking NATO’s Aegean operation; EU returns 150 migrants to Turkey– Turkey’s Diyarbakir governorate bans […]

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Mar 1, 2016

Top News: March 1, 2016

By SyriaSource

– United States, Russia in new Syria military safety talks – Assad backs Syria truce, accuses opposition of violations– UK admits bombing ISIS in Syria not working; Pentagon expands cyber war– United States under pressure to take lead in Syria migrant crisis– United Nations says food aid will be restored to Syrians– Turkey partially lifts curfew […]

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