Ibrahim al-Assil إبراهيم الأصيل

We all know how to work with those who are similar to us, but it rarely leads to breakthroughs. To make a difference, however, we need to learn how to work with those who're different, to form alliances & build coalitions. Radicalism, dogmatism, & polarization will doom all of us

Senior US, Israeli, and Syrian officials are expected to meet Thursday in an effort to reach security understandings regarding the situation in southern Syria. axios.com/2025/07/22/syr…

Israel launched strikes on the headquarters of the Syrian Defense Ministry in response to growing domestic sectarian violence. @IbrahimAlAssil, @Hatahet, @ShalomLipner, @DanielBShapiro and more answer 5 questions on what the crisis means for future. atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atla…

As developments in Syria continue to unfold I recommend following our @AtlanticCouncil @ACMideast Syria Project leader, @IbrahimAlAssil

The U.S. has remained heavily involved over the last three days with Israel, Jordan and authorities in Damascus on the horrifying & dangerous developments in southern Syria. The rape and slaughter of innocent people which has and is still occuring must end. If authorities in…

نظام الأسد كان تحالف عابر للطوائف، استفاد منه سنّة درعا وإدلب والرقة ودير الزور بفترات مختلفة مثلما استفاد منه طبقة التجار في حلب ودمشق وغيرها، وكذلك الدروز والعشائر والبدو ومختلف الطوائف والانتماءات. لو كان كل السنّة ضد نظام الأسد لما استمر ٥٤ سنة. في الحرب السورية التي تلت…

Discussing Syria’s dynamics, Israeli strategy, Turkish interest, and US policy on @trtworld @StraitTalkTRT with @YusufErim34 and @OmerOzkizilcik youtu.be/9QZRwmHCq-4?si…

Amman, July 19, 2025 - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani, and U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack held a trilateral meeting today to discuss the situation in Syria and efforts to stabilize the…

Why is the West so vocal about Israel's recent attacks on Syria? @IbrahimAlAssil explains it’s because Syria has not retaliated ,not even verbally, so this intervention has no justification. Watch more here: youtu.be/9QZRwmHCq-4?si…

How vulnerable is Syria to Israel’s air strikes? Ibrahim Al-Assil from the Atlantic Council weighs in. youtu.be/BKqi0ln2dww?si…

“Syrians do not control their own skies.” Discussing how vulnerable Syria remains to Israel’s air attacks and the latest #Syria developments with @IbrahimAlAssil on @trtworld

Discussing latest from Syria @BBCWorld

Israel launched strikes on the headquarters of the Syrian Defense Ministry in response to growing domestic sectarian violence. @IbrahimAlAssil, @Hatahet, @ShalomLipner, @DanielBShapiro and more answer 5 questions on what the crisis means for future. atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atla…

2. What is the Syrian government thinking right now? From the perspective of al-Sharaa, the unrest in Sweida is both a threat and an opportunity. Damascus seeks to reassert control over a region that has long resisted its authority, leveraging historic tensions between Druze…

1. Who are the Druze, and how did they end up in the middle of this conflict? The Druze are a religious and ethnic minority concentrated in southern Syria, particularly in the Sweida region. Historically, they have maintained a strong communal identity and a degree of autonomy.…

Israel launched airstrikes on Damascus on Wednesday in what it said was a response to clashes between Syrian security forces and members of Syria's Druze religious minority. Below, our experts answer pressing questions about the roots of the crisis. bit.ly/44B0018

In striking Damascus and beyond, “what Israel is looking for, I think, is a fragmented Syria – one which is weak and divided,” says former British spy chief John Sawers. “That's a miscalculation… I don’t think Israeli actions were at all helpful.”

Joined @BeckyCNN today to discuss the evolving situation in Syria, from clashes and violations in Suwaida to Israeli airstrikes on Damascus, the regional dimension, and the ongoing challenges of unifying Syrian territory and restoring its sovereignty.

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