Ahmed al-Sharaa
Russia aims to keep hold of key influence over Syria as top diplomats meet - analysis
Ahmed al-Sharaa's government faces many hurdles and having Russia playing a stabilizing role in Syria is important for Damascus. It is not clear how Russia-Syrian relations will develop these days.
US repatriates minor from Syrian displaced persons camp, reunites him with family
Sharaa or al-Julani? IDF still suspicious of Syrian leader after Sweida massacre - analysis
The blind spot of the West: Failed collaboration with jihadists - opinion
SDF leader meets French foreign minister as Paris prepares Syria negotiations - analysis
French foreign minister reaches out to Syrian Democratic Forces as Paris also juggles discussions with Turkey and Israel regarding key issues in Syria.
Voices from the Arab press: Damascus between the Druze, Alawites, and Kurds
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
France's top court says arrest warrant for Assad is invalid, new one can be issued
Mariana Pena, senior legal officer at Open Society Justice Initiative, which helped gather evidence against Assad, described the court's ruling as "a missed opportunity for justice."
Syria, US and France hold 'frank' talks, urge success of Syria's transition
Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer met in Paris with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem, also known as Asaad al-Shaibani, in the presence of US Ambassador Tom Barrack.
In Druze town where hundreds breached border with Syria, residents mourn one tragedy, fear another
Hundreds of Druze residents pushed through the security fence separating the Israeli Golan Heights from Syria, rushing toward family members they had not seen in decades.
On the brink of chaos: Clashes in Syria threaten to spill over - opinion
The current situation, and especially the violence by the new Syrian regime or other ethnic groups, will require Israel to intervene militarily and diplomatically.
US warns Syria's Sharaa that 'there is no plan B for his government'
US envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack warned Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa that the country needs to recalibrate its policies, pointing out there is "no plan B."
US tries to claw back influence in Middle East after crisis in Syria - analysis
US Special Envoy to Syria Ambassador Thomas J. Barrack has been under a spotlight in the last two weeks as US policy continues to face challenges.
Syria's President Sharaa – friend or foe? - opinion
Statements made by Sharaa seem to indicate that he seeks conciliation with Israel.
What is Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s real strategy? - analysis
It seems that there is now concern in Washington that Damascus is not able to hold things together. Israel has played a complex role in this.
After multiple rounds of renewed fighting, will the Syria truce finally last? - analysis
The challenge now is whether the two sides can de-escalate. Numerous Bedouin tribes from across Syria mobilized to fight in Sweida.
