Adam Lucente
@Adam_Lucente
Journalist & podcast host @AlMonitor. US/Middle East news & analysis. Ex-freelancer in Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Kurdistan Region. عربي español קצת עברית
NEW | Was great to discuss the latest involving Iran, Israel & the US with @PetrieHosken on @TalkTV:
DEVELOPING situation in Syria 🚨 •Bedouin fighters attack parts of Sweida (SOHR) •new Israeli strikes in south (Al-Arabiya) •follows another ceasefire on Wednesday More to come…
MIDDLE EAST TODAY 🌍 •Syria-Saudi business forum •Iran border guards killed al-monitor.com/originals/2025… •Lebanon’s Aoun in Bahrain •Jordan FM in Washington •Rubio 📞 Iraq PM Sudani •Iran agrees to IAEA visit
PODCAST 🎧 I spoke to @amberinzaman about how Turkey and Syria’s Kurds are looking at the Druze-Bedouin violence in Suwayda. Watch the clip and listen to the podcast below. Apple/Spotify links in the replies.
🎙️ NEW podcast: Where do Turkey, Syria’s Kurds stand on Suwayda violence? @amberinzaman joins @Adam_Lucente to discuss security for minority groups in Syria and why Turkey is worried about violence between Druze and Bedouin fighters in Suwayda. al-monitor.com/podcasts/where…
NEW: Saudi crude oil exports hit 3-month high as production soars: What to know al-monitor.com/originals/2025…
🗞️ Developments in south Syria: •Bedouins evacuated from Suwayda •Barrack backs Damascus but calls for “accountability” •Israel doubles down on strikes •Druze leader Hijri demands gov. forces withdraw •ceasefire violations Sunday Story for @AlMonitor ⬇️
NEW: Ceasefire fragile as Syria evacuates Bedouins in Suwayda, US urges accountability The Syrian government has moved some Bedouin families out of Suwayda after clashes with Druze fighters intensified over the weekend. More details via @Adam_Lucente: al-monitor.com/originals/2025…
🎧 You can learn more about the background of the conflict in southern Syria and the president’s vow to send troops back to the area following renewed Druze-Bedouin fighting in this podcast: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the… open.spotify.com/episode/3oeUCJ…
NEWS 🗞️ More violence in southern Syria’s Suwayda following ceasefire: •clashes b/w Bedouin clans & local factions •hundreds killed in past week, incl. Druze civilians •Bedouins displaced from city •Saudi backs Sharaa amid unrest al-monitor.com/originals/2025…
NEW BOOK 📚As Jordan navigates changes in Syria, the Gaza war & the Muslim Brotherhood ban, I highly recommend @AaronMagid’s biography of King Abdullah II: “The Most American King.” Aaron spent years in Amman & knows the kingdom as well as anyone. amazon.com/Most-American-…
NEWS 🗞️ More violence in southern Syria’s Suwayda following ceasefire: •clashes b/w Bedouin clans & local factions •hundreds killed in past week, incl. Druze civilians •Bedouins displaced from city •Saudi backs Sharaa amid unrest al-monitor.com/originals/2025…
NEW | Who are the main leaders and armed groups in southern Syria’s Druze community amid the renewed violence? For @AlMonitor with @roscarroll_ al-monitor.com/originals/2025…
At the center of the latest Syria clashes is a patchwork of Druze factions and leaders who dominate the political and security scenes in Suwayda. Read my piece with @Adam_Lucente for @AlMonitor on who's who in the Druze community in Suwayda. al-monitor.com/originals/2025…
UPDATES on the situation in south Syria 🚨 •government announces army withdrawal from Suwayda •Druze group demanded army leave •new ceasefire announced •260+ dead in clashes/killings •heavy Israeli strikes in Damascus amid outrage of Israeli Druze
Latest: Syria says army withdrawing from Suwayda after deadly clashes with Druze The withdrawal follows a ceasefire deal between the government and local Druze leaders after days of deadly violence. al-monitor.com/originals/2025…
NEWS 🚨 on sectarian violence in Syria: •state media reports another ceasefire •death toll 260, incl. Druze civilians •new Israeli strikes, reinforcements to border •US concerned al-monitor.com/originals/2025…
The clashes in Syria, What the Druze want, can it thwart the ongoing negotiations between Israel and the A-Shara regime, will we get war instead peace? @Adam_Lucente @AlMonitor al-monitor.com/podcasts/israe…
PODCAST 🎙️ How will the recent sectarian violence in Syria affect normalization talks between Israel and the new government in Damascus? Interview with @BenCaspit ⬇️
🎙️ NEW podcast: Israel responds to Druze-Bedouin clashes in southern Syria as normalization talks uncertain @BenCaspit spoke with host @Adam_Lucente to discuss the latest Israeli military actions in Syria following violence between Druze and Bedouins. al-monitor.com/podcasts/israe…
MIDDLE EAST TODAY 🌍 •Syria: Druze-Bedouin clashes ceasefire al-monitor.com/originals/2025… •Huckabee demands investigation re: Palestinian-American killed in West Bank •Iraq oil fields hit by drones •Lebanon bans deals w/ Hezbollah-linked finance entities •SCO meeting in China
