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Syrians, primarily the Kurds, have positioned the US envoy to Syria as a “political contractor” who has overstepped his role as a neutral envoy. They consider him “complicit and biased,” serving regional interests at the expense of internal Syrian understandings. Syrian activists and observers of Syrian affairs have condemned recent …

Perhaps one should take a look at long-standing federal systems such as Switzerland or the USA to see that these can also be well-functioning models for states that are characterized by high levels of diversity. In the evolving landscape of northern Syria, multiple forces compete for influence and control, reshaping …

A recent analysis by Ezda Deniz Stara examines the historical roots of the Kurdish question in the Middle East and discusses why the region, and Syria in particular, have become a centre of war. She also discusses how the model proposed by imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan can show a …

The meeting between Ahmed al-Sharaa and the SDF is a cautious but meaningful step toward addressing Syria’s enduring divisions. While significant hurdles lie ahead, continued dialogue could play a critical role in shaping the country’s future amidst ongoing conflict and foreign interference. Syria’s HTS leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, held his first …

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has identified serious abuses and potential war crimes committed by both the Turkish Armed Forces and their proxies in Syria, warning that Turkish officials appear directly involved in apparent war crimes. Turkey is directly implicated in serious abuses and potential war crimes committed by both members …

The US will not stay in Syria indefinitely, but for now, “I expect our troops to stay,” the diplomat said. On Dec. 8, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly voted down a bill proposed by Paul to withdraw the U.S. forces from Syria. Attacks by Iran’s proxies on U.S. bases in Syria …

The Turkish-occupied city of Afrin in northwestern Syria was known for its amazing green nature and fruitful trees, especially olive lands that used to be the center of the residents’ livelihood before occupation. The Monitoring and Documentation Department of North Press recorded the logging of 10,059 trees, 3,664 of which …

The death toll in Turkey’s air strikes on north and east Syria now totals 25, including 11 civilians and 14 fighters from the Syrian regime forces, according a report released by the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria. The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) reported that …

          Photo: PYD Congress Day by day, Turkey’s onslaught against the Kurds is intensifying. Just last month, Ankara launched over 500 air strikes against the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), while targeting the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) only 3 times. By now, even senior U.S. …

        As Iraqis and Syrians fight, Kurds are holding elections and drafting laws. After Kurds also won in Turkish elections, nationalists hope the 100th birthday of the Sykes-Picot may be its last and borders will be redrawn. As Turkish voters went to the polling booths, Iraq’s Kurds …