• Policy Analysis
    SyriaConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    Syria’s Kurds Facing Dangerous Headwinds

    The rapid collapse of the Assad regime by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) fighters has put Syrian Kurds of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and their autonomous …

  • From our Affiliates
    SyriaRegional Relations and Geopolitics

    The Aqaba Summit and the Transition Process in Syria

    Dec 17, 2024The Unit for Political Studies

    The statement issued following the Aqaba meetings received mixed reactions in Syrian circles. While no official comment was issued by the Syrian interim govern…

  • Video
    LevantDemocracy and Governance

    Syria After Assad: Domestic and Regional Challenges

    Dec 17, 2024

    Experts unpack the recent developments in Syria and discuss the implications of the fall of the Assad regime for the region and US policy.

  • Viewpoint
    SyriaConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    Deciphering the Quick Collapse of the Assad Regime

    Dec 17, 2024Radwan Ziadeh

    Many western media outlets have speculated about the quick collapse of the Syrian regime and its military and security services in their battle against a coali…

  • From our Affiliates
    LevantDemocracy and Governance

    Syria Transition: Nothing Left to Lose and Everything to Gain

    Dec 16, 2024The Unit for Political Studies

    Syria has entered a new phase with the fall of the regime facing myriad challenges. The deposed regime destroyed the country through policies of violence and o…

  • Washington Policy Weekly

    Washington Policy Weekly: White House Endorses Israeli Attacks on Syria

    Dec 16, 2024Ethan Mayer-Rich

    Jake Sullivan endorsed Israel’s intensive military attacks on Syria following the fall of Assad, stating that “What Israel is doing is trying to identify poten…

  • Video

    Four Reasons for the Quick Downfall of the Assad Regime

    Dec 13, 2024

    Radwan Ziadeh discusses the reasons that led to the quick downfall of the Assad regime and to the success of the Syrian opposition forces.

  • Webinar
    SyriaDemocracy and Governance

    Syria After Assad: Domestic and Regional Challenges

    Dec 17, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

    Experts unpack the recent developments in Syria and discuss the implications for the region and US policy.

  • Viewpoint
    SyriaDemocracy and Governance

    Will Assad’s Fall Give Iran’s Reformists a New Lease on Life?

    Dec 11, 2024Daniel Brumberg

    For Iran, the fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad and what was left of his regime—together with Moscow’s decision to throw its leading Middle East ally to the wind…

  • Policy Analysis
    The Arabian Peninsula and The GulfUS Foreign Policy

    Recalibrating US Engagement in Yemen Under a New Trump Administration

    Dec 11, 2024Afrah Nasser

    The military escalation between the United States and the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen has significant implications for Yemen’s future. As the Houthis …

  • Viewpoint
    LevantDemocracy and Governance

    A New Syria is Born: Hopes and Challenges

    Dec 11, 2024Marwa Daoudy

    December 8, 2024, marked a historic turning point in Syria and the Middle East region—a day when the Syrian people achieved what had seemed unattainable: the t…

  • Viewpoint
    LebanonConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    Israel’s Violations of the Ceasefire with Hezbollah Threaten to Undo It

    Dec 10, 2024Imad K. Harb

    The ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Lebanon on November 27 was a welcome development after 14 months of skirmishes between the Israeli Army and …