Syria in Transition
@SyriaTransition
An independent monthly journal on political and humanitarian developments in Syria. Subscribe: https://www.syriaintransition.com/subscribe
Issue 25 of Syria in Transition is out now. In our June issue, we explore a wide range of topics, including: 1⃣The Necessary Leader: Ahmad al-Sharaa may not be ideal, but he can deliver 2⃣The Transitional Justice Gamble: How Syria’s new president can dismantle Assadism for good…
'Make Syria Great Again': how Sunni populism is reshaping post-war Syria Promising a new golden age, neo-Umayyadism resonates with a broad spectrum of Syria’s Sunni Arabs, particularly those from small towns and suburbs that had been disenfranchised under the Assad regime…
I do not apply my sword where my lash suffices, nor my lash where my tongue suffices. If there be but one hair binding me to my fellow men, I do not let it break.” — Umayyad Caliphate. Even in tension, there’s always a moment for dialogue to weave peace.
Promising a new golden age, neo-Umayyadism resonates with a broad spectrum of Syria’s Sunni Arabs, particularly those from small towns and suburbs that had been disenfranchised under the Assad regime bit.ly/3ZvdJU4
Miscommunication in Baku: The road to escalation in Suwayda Syria in Transition has learned from well-placed sources that the recent escalation in Suwayda is the result of a consequential misunderstanding between Syrian and Israeli officials during a face-to-face meeting in Baku…
Last week:
The Islamic State terror group is making a quiet comeback in Syria. It isn’t trying to take territory. It’s infiltrating cities, building arsenals, and biding its time. Damascus and Washington are alarmed but are not in a rush to act — for now. syriaintransition.com/terrorismreawa…
A thought-provoking, wisely crafted piece that challenges simplistic narratives about Syria’s future: Ahmad al-Sharaa "may become Syria’s Adolfo Suárez", by @SyriaTransition Malik al-Abdeh. syriaintransition.com/thenecessaryle…
Honoré d’avoir fait cette interview avec @SyriaTransition sur l'engagement de la #France en #Syrie en soutien à une transition qui constitue une occasion historique à ne pas manquer, qui doit permettre à la Syrie nouvelle de contribuer à la stabilité régionale et globale, mais…
In our June issue, we spoke with @JBaptisteFaivre, Chargé d’affaires at the French Embassy in Damascus, about France’s “positive but not naive” approach to the new Syrian government, linguistic and cultural rights for Kurds, the France–Saudi push for a Palestinian state, and…
I am honoured to have done this interview with @SyriaTransition on #France's commitment in #Syria in support of a transition that represents a historic opportunity that must not be missed, which should enable the new Syria to contribute to regional and global stability, and also…
In our June issue, we spoke with @JBaptisteFaivre, Chargé d’affaires at the French Embassy in Damascus, about France’s “positive but not naive” approach to the new Syrian government, linguistic and cultural rights for Kurds, the France–Saudi push for a Palestinian state, and…
The Islamic State terror group is making a quiet comeback in Syria. It isn’t trying to take territory. It’s infiltrating cities, building arsenals, and biding its time. Damascus and Washington are alarmed but are not in a rush to act — for now. syriaintransition.com/terrorismreawa…
“The challenge isn’t just to remove Assad — it’s to remove the little Assad inside us.” Can Syria’s new leaders confront the full legacy of violence — including their own? syriaintransition.com/thetransitiona…
Will Syria’s president ahmad al-Sharaa become a transitional bridge like Spain’s Suárez — or just another strongman? His position on constitutional reform, decentralisation, transitional justice, and elite co-option will define the republic’s future: syriaintransition.com/thenecessaryle…
My interview with Malik Al-Abdeh for the June issue of @SyriaTransition syriaintransition.com/aviewfromankara
In our June issue, we spoke with @JBaptisteFaivre, Chargé d’affaires at the French Embassy in Damascus, about France’s “positive but not naive” approach to the new Syrian government, linguistic and cultural rights for Kurds, the France–Saudi push for a Palestinian state, and…
From Syria in Transition's October 2024 issue: syriaintransition.com/theendofpoliti…
What’s really happening between #Syria and #Israel? The #AlMajalla June issue explores the fragile dialogue and what peace might demand from both sides👇 ♦️ Israel and the 'New Syria' @ibrahimhamidi en.majalla.com/node/325822 ♦️ Israel and Syria: an agenda for talks…
"The state is the newcomer; religion is ancient. Politics is about reconciling these two." Great interview of @Confusezeus by @zambranamar open.substack.com/pub/margaritaz…
Indirect talks between #Syria and #Israel did take place, and it is understandable that #Damascus denies it in order to contain public reaction. We will hear many similar stories in the future before it becomes normal news that people are accustomed to.
For the first time in decades, Syrian Jews returned to #Damascus and prayed at the historic Al-Franj Synagogue—reviving a sacred tradition long silenced by war and exile. Sami Moubayed delves deeper in #AlMajalla👇 @smoubayed en.majalla.com/node/325757
Unleashing new Demons: How the US Invasion of Iraq Fueled Syria’s Collapse by @patrick_era untoldmag.org/unleashing-new…
