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DISPUTES

Taliban have reacted to Khawaja Asif’s comments by labeling Pakistan as a ‘sanctuary for ISIS’

The Taliban responded on Saturday to recent comments made by Pakistan’s defense minister, Khawaja Asif, who accused Islamabad of backing the Islamic State and other extremist factions. Hamdullah Fitrat, the Taliban’s deputy spokesperson, stated in an audio message, “ISIS operates within Pakistani territory. It appears that ISIS and certain other groups may have been allowed to function with the support of the Pakistani government.” Fitrat’s … Continue reading Taliban have reacted to Khawaja Asif’s comments by labeling Pakistan as a ‘sanctuary for ISIS’

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Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi shake hands during a press conference as they meet in Amman, Jordan.
DEFENCE

Jordan and Syria have agreed to form a joint security committee to enhance border security

Jordan and Syria have reached an agreement to establish a joint security committee aimed at securing their shared border, addressing arms and drug trafficking, and preventing the resurgence of Islamic State militants, as stated by the Jordanian foreign minister on Tuesday. Western anti-narcotics officials have reported that captagon, a highly addictive amphetamine-type stimulant, has been mass-produced in Syria for years, with Jordan serving as a … Continue reading Jordan and Syria have agreed to form a joint security committee to enhance border security

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Fighters of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) walk together during what they said was security checks to find "remnants" of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's force, in Wadi al-Dahab neighborhood in Homs, Syria.
TOP STORIES

Post-Assad Syria encounters difficulties in establishing a cohesive military force

The newly appointed defense minister of Syria‘s interim government, Murhaf Abu Qasra, has been engaging in discussions with various rebel factions across the nation, with the goal of integrating them under the authority of Syria’s defense ministry. In a statement released on Monday, Abu Qasra indicated that these meetings are intended to create a strategic plan for enhancing the military’s organizational framework. Following the removal … Continue reading Post-Assad Syria encounters difficulties in establishing a cohesive military force

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Members of Syrian Democratic Forces hold a flag of the Islamic State militants recovered at a building next to the stadium in Raqqa, Syria.
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The recent attack in New Orleans highlights the resurgence efforts of the Islamic State

A U.S. Army veteran recently demonstrated the ongoing influence of the Islamic State by flying its black flag on a truck that he drove into a crowd celebrating New Year’s in New Orleans. This incident underscores the group’s persistent ability to incite violence, even after enduring significant setbacks due to a U.S.-led military coalition. During its peak from 2014 to 2017, the Islamic State established … Continue reading The recent attack in New Orleans highlights the resurgence efforts of the Islamic State

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U.S. Reportedly Setting Up New Base In Northern Syria

Years after withdrawing from Kobani, U.S. forces are reportedly in the process of establishing a base in this northern Syrian city, located near the Turkish border, which has been plagued by conflict between the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Turkish-supported factions. This development coincides with a new Syrian government attempting to assert control over the nation following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. Numerous videos … Continue reading U.S. Reportedly Setting Up New Base In Northern Syria

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Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets with Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, Syria.
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What are the key priorities and challenges facing Turkey in Syria?

The Assad regime in Syria has ultimately fallen, marking a conclusion that is both predictable and enlightening. After more than a decade of armed resistance against the regime, the government crumbled in a mere 11 days. This collapse, however, was not an isolated incident. It represented the disintegration of a wider network of stakeholders who had tied their fortunes to the regime, only to find … Continue reading What are the key priorities and challenges facing Turkey in Syria?

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US soldiers inspect the site of reported Turkish shelling days earlier on an oil extraction facility on the outskirts of Rumaylan, in Syria's Kurdish-controlled northeastern Hasakeh province.
DISPUTES

US. acknowledges its troop presence in Syria is double the previous estimate as President Biden sends officials to Damascus

The Pentagon has revealed that the United States currently has around 2,000 troops stationed in Syria, a figure that is more than double the previously reported count of 900, according to a Defense Department spokesperson during a press briefing on Thursday. Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder noted, “There are often diplomatic and operational security factors that influence our troop deployments, and this situation … Continue reading US. acknowledges its troop presence in Syria is double the previous estimate as President Biden sends officials to Damascus

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Rebel fighters pose as they hold a Syrian opposition flag inside the Umayyad Mosque, after rebels seized the capital and ousted Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria.
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Gateway to major transformations in the Middle East has opened

After thirteen years of civil conflict, the armed opposition coalition Hayat Tahrir al-Sham successfully seized control of Damascus on December 8, prompting the long-standing leader Bashar al-Assad to seek refuge in Russia. Global powers aimed to carefully dismantle Assad’s stringent regime to prevent regional unrest and ensure Israel’s security, a process that relied heavily on the intricate coordination among these powers. Following the establishment of … Continue reading Gateway to major transformations in the Middle East has opened

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Rebel fighters pose as they hold a Syrian opposition flag inside the Umayyad Mosque, after rebels seized the capital and ousted Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria.
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Gulf monarchies are showing signs of weakness amid fears of a potential Arab Spring resurgence

Gulf states that have long sought to suppress Islamic political movements perceived as threats to their authority are now shifting their stance, potentially engaging with a Syrian government led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which is supported by Turkey and is seeking to establish relations with the United States. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt have been taken aback by what an Egyptian diplomat described … Continue reading Gulf monarchies are showing signs of weakness amid fears of a potential Arab Spring resurgence

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An anti-government fighter tears down a portrait of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Aleppo, after jihadists and their allies entered the northern Syrian city.
DISPUTES

The perception of Assad’s control over Syria begins to crumble as Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah lower their defenses

The phrase “Our leader forever” was a common slogan in Syria during the presidency of Hafez al-Assad, the father of the current Syrian president. The notion that the somber and serious Syrian leader would achieve immortality became a source of dark humor among many Syrian in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Hafez al-Assad passed away in June 2000, proving he was not, in fact, … Continue reading The perception of Assad’s control over Syria begins to crumble as Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah lower their defenses

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