In Syria, the Politics of Climate and Conflict Coalesce
As the COP28 climate conference wrapped up in the United Arab Emirates last week, international observers were focused on the outcome
Israel Faces New Front in Iran’s Drone War
Since the Hamas attack on Israel and the ensuing military campaign in Gaza, Israel has found itself the target of
Moscow’s Strategic Indifference in Syria
Repercussions from Hamas’ October 7 attack continue to reverberate beyond Israel’s borders. In Syria, skirmishes between Iranian-backed militias, Israeli forces,
Gaza-Israel War: Is Syria a Pawn in Iran’s War with Israel?
Fallout from Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel continues to spread, with violence in the West Bank and southern Lebanon
Iran Is Ready to Collect on Its Debts in Syria
After years of dormancy, trade between Syria and Iran is stirring to life. Since May, the countries have made progress on
To Quell Syria Protests, Assad Snuffs Out Dissent Before It Blooms
As protests in the southern Syrian province of Sweida enter a fifth week, the number of demonstrators has swelled to the
China’s Cautious Return to Syria’s Oil Market
On June 20, China’s state-owned energy and chemical giant, Sinopec, named a new manager for its subsidiary in Syria. The move,