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.
The latest on Syria
MENASource
Sep 24, 2025
Is a new era of Turkey-Syria economic engagement on the horizon?
By
Ömer Özkizilcik and Levent Kemal
The convergence of Turkey’s and the Gulf’s economic strategies in Syria presents an opportunity for Washington.
MENASource
Sep 17, 2025
In landmark Syria elections, women still face electoral hurdles
By
Marie Forestier
As the indirect electoral process begins, Syrian officials could take several steps to increase women’s chances in this process.
MENASource
Sep 10, 2025
Ten questions (and expert answers) on Operation Inherent Resolve’s end in Iraq
By
Atlantic Council experts
This new frontier in the US-Iraq relationship leaves many opportunities, challenges and unknowns. Our experts unpack it all.
MENASource
Aug 25, 2025
Dispatch from Syria’s Christian strongholds: A new government, a full political spectrum
By
Gregory Waters
The conditions of Christian communities across the country remain varied, with the opinions of religious and community leaders deeply mixed.
MENASource
Aug 8, 2025
Sweida’s humanitarian crisis presents a test for Syria’s transitional government and its global partners
By
Diana Rayes
Sweida is not an isolated tragedy—it is a litmus test for Syria’s fragile political transition and for the international community’s resolve to respond to the unfolding humanitarian crisis.
MENASource
Jul 30, 2025
After Swaida: How Syria’s periphery is shaping its future
By
Ibrahim Al-Assil
What comes next in Syria will not be determined by battlefield victories or summit declarations, but by the evolving realities on the ground.
MENASource
Jul 24, 2025
In a sectarian Syria, the winners should refrain from taking all
By
Marie Forestier
To avoid the complete supremacy of HTS-supporting Sunnis, it is crucial to adopt power-sharing mechanisms ensuring inclusiveness
MENASource
Jul 22, 2025
Why the violence in my hometown, Swaida, goes beyond ‘rivalry.’
By
Majd AlGhatrif
US officials described the events as “a rivalry” between Syria’s Druze and Bedouins. But this framing strips the crisis of its historical and political context.
MENASource
Jul 2, 2025
Why al-Sharaa’s success in Syria is good for Israel and the US
By
Itai Melchior and Nir Boms
Israel will be wise to align its policy with those who seek to integrate Syria rather than with those who seek to fragment it.
MENASource
Jun 26, 2025
Dispatch from Damascus: Church attack shows transition’s fragility
By
Ibrahim Al-Assil
The bombing at Mar Elias Church is more than an isolated tragedy. It is a signal that Syria’s transition remains vulnerable to sabotage.
