The fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024 signaled a shift in Lebanon-Syria relations. While the two countries have long ...

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Lifting sanctions lays the groundwork for a new era in Syria, but it is a slow, multiphase process shaped by legal, political, and institutional constraints ...

In a move that has surprised many observers, President Donald Trump recently announced the full lifting of US sanctions on Syria—a decision with profound implications for the Middle East’s balance of ...

Trump Strengthens U.S.-Syria Relations** In a pivotal move marking a new era in diplomatic relations, President Donald Trump is set to formally remove ...

It will take patience, prodding and the imposition of consequences, but for the first time in a long while, cautious optimism can be construed for this part of the Levant.The ...

Saudi Arabia and Qatar announced joint financial support for Syrian state employees. The decision follows the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria's government. Saudi Arabia plans further economic ...

Washington’s partners should build on the momentum sparked by Trump’s May 13 announcement and expedite sanctions relief to ...

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani (2nd L) looks on as US special envoy for Syria, the Ambassador to Turkey Thomas ...

U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack suggests peace between Syria and Israel is attainable, beginning with a non-aggression deal and boundary definitions. He also indicates President Donald Trump plans to ...

Turkey and Saudi Arabia are two Sunni powerhouses that have had a complicated and often contentious relationship over the ...

The meeting between al-Sharaa and Barrack represents more than diplomatic protocol; it signals a substantial shift in US ...