Will Al-Sharaa’s U.S. Visit Secure Israeli, SDF Concessions?
A historic meeting with Trump could have major implications for Syria
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The Road to Abolishing the Caesar Act
Bridging the gap between suspension and definitive repeal
Damascus Eyes Windfall as it Joins Anti-IS Coalition
Membership could mean sanctions relief and leverage in northeast
The Impacts of Al-Sharaa’s Historic UN Address
For the first time in half a century, a Syrian president will address the UN’s general assembly this month
SDF Refuses to Give Up Lucrative Oil Fields
Damascus is missing out on a vast source of reconstruction funds
The Real Motives for Israel’s Suwayda “Humanitarian” Corridor
Israel’s aims are far from humanitarian
An SDF Rocket Attack in Aleppo Challenges Damascus
The group fears being sidelined by Moscow
Contrasting Responses to Killings on the Coast and in Suwayda
Differing dynamics reflect growing government legitimacy
Europe’s Suspect Sanctions over Coastal Killings
The EU’s move suggests politics are at play
Sanctions and Recognition: Explaining Trump’s Damascene Conversion
Trump’s dramatic shift was largely driven by geopolitical rivalries
Syria Weighs Response to Israel Strikes
Damascus has few options for confronting Israel’s interference.
Explaining U.S. Reluctance to Recognize Syria’s New Rulers
Explaining U.S. Reluctance to Recognize Syria’s New Rulers