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Trouble Is Brewing in Syria

eschelhaas — Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 15:08

Sustaining the Country’s Progress Requires a More Inclusive Transition

An Opportunity for Calm in North-eastern Syria

pfranz — Friday, January 30, 2026 - 19:11

The Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have announced an agreement on a ceasefire and governance arrangements in the country’s north east. While several details need further definition, the deal offers a chance at lasting peace. All concerned should grab it.

فرصة للهدوء في شمال شرق سوريا

glenssen — الجمعة, يناير 30, 2026 - 14:18

أعلنت الحكومة السورية وقوات سوريا الديمقراطية ذات القيادة الكردية أنهما توصلتا إلى اتفاق على وقف لإطلاق النار وترتيبات للحوكمة في شمال شرق البلاد. في حين تحتاج بعض التفاصيل إلى مزيد من التحديد، فإن الاتفاق يوفر فرصة لتحقيق سلام دائم ينبغي على الجميع اغتنامها.

Preventing Further Escalation in Syria’s North East

pfranz — Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 00:46

A dramatic confrontation between the Syrian government and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has redrawn Syria’s political map. A U.S.-mediated ceasefire appears on the verge of collapse. More hostilities would be bad for everyone. Both sides should quickly return to the negotiating table.

Aleppo Escalation Puts Damascus–SDF Integration Agreement under Further Strain

emactaggart — Friday, January 9, 2026 - 16:15

Crisis Group expert Nanar Hawach analyses the deadliest clashes between Damascus and Kurdish forces since March 2025 and their implications for efforts to integrate Syria’s north east

Palmyra Attack Exposes Syria’s Security Sector Vulnerabilities

eschelhaas — Monday, December 15, 2025 - 14:58

Crisis Group expert Nanar Hawach analyses this weekend’s ISIS attack on a U.S.-Syrian joint patrol and its implications for counter-terrorism cooperation between Damascus and the counter-ISIS coalition it recently joined

Comfort Ero on Syria: A Year of Hope and Hardship

saureli — Friday, December 5, 2025 - 11:54

One year ago, the 54-year al-Assad dynasty came to an end. In this video, Crisis Group President and CEO Comfort Ero reflects on Syria’s transition, recalling the moment the world watched Syrians grieve, celebrate, return home, and freed from the regime’s brutal prisons.

استعادة الأمن في سوريا ما بعد الأسد: دروس من الساحل والسويداء

emactaggart — الأربعاء, نوفمبر 26, 2025 - 14:44

لقد اختبرت أزمتان كبيرتان – واحدة في المناطق ذات الغالبية العلوية وأخرى في الجزء من الجنوب السوري الذي تقطنه غالبية درزية – الحكومة السورية الجديدة في عام 2025. لقد أدت استجابتها ثقيلة الوطأة إلى تنفير شرائح من المجتمع. لذلك، ومن أجل إبقاء المرحلة الانتقالية في البلاد على المسار الصحيح، يتعين عليها معالجة العيوب التي تعتري مقاربتها الأمنية.

Restoring Security in Post-Assad Syria: Lessons from the Coast and Suweida

emactaggart — Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - 09:32

Two major crises – one in majority-Alawite areas and another in the largely Druze south – have tested Syria’s new government in 2025. Its heavy-handed response has alienated parts of society. To keep the country’s transition on track, it needs to remedy flaws in its security approach.

At Home and Away: President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s Year in Power in Syria

hschaub — Monday, November 17, 2025 - 00:00

This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group expert Dareen Khalifa about Syria’s transition after the Assad regime’s fall nearly a year ago, President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s diplomatic successes, including his White House visit last week, and challenges at home.