The Syrian regime’s strategy utilising humanitarian issues

The Syrian regime’s strategy utilising humanitarian issues

The February 6 earthquakes that struck Türkiye and Syria revealed how far the Syrian regime would capitalise on humanitarian issues in achieving political goals. However, such efforts or endeavours in this regard are not new themes for the regime; as such behaviour has been evident since 2020, that is, with the onset of calm in the country.

Forecasting the Syrian scene in 2023

Forecasting the Syrian scene in 2023

Reviewing the local and international developments that occurred in Syria in 2022 makes it seems like that 2023 does not bring major changes in the scene, with the exception of some repercussions resulting from the tense relations between international actors.

Syria during 2022

Syria during 2022

An analytical report released by the Jusoor Center for Studies monitors the various stages that the Syrian issue went through during 2022, politically, militarily and economically. The report addresses the political process, the movements of the Astana track, the UN Security Council meetings on Syria, the policies of international actors, and others.

Resources of HTS: Current Estimates and Future Prospects

Resources of HTS: Current Estimates and Future Prospects

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is a unique model for gaining resources; where it relied earlier on "spoils" and what was confiscated from its opponents. When these resources dried up, HTS moved towards smuggling and jumble sale. However, as soon as the above-mentioned resource ended up, Tahrir al-Sham began trading goods and controlling crossings.

The course of restoring relations between the UAE and the Syrian regime

The course of restoring relations between the UAE and the Syrian regime

Since 2017, it has been clear that the UAE has become closer to the Syrian regime. Abu Dhabi modified its position and reopened its embassy in Damascus in 2018. Later, the UAE improved its political and economic relations with the regime, culminating in a visit by the Emirati foreign minister to Damascus, and al-Assad's visit to the UAE.