Ankara is hosting a high-level trilateral summit Sunday, bringing together the foreign ministers of Syria, Turkey, and Jordan to discuss regional security, economic cooperation, and the future of joint counterterrorism efforts. The meeting—chaired by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan—includes the participation of Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman …
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Turkey-Backed Militias Accused of Abuses in Northern Syria, Rights Group Urges Accountability from New Government – The Syrian Observer
Despite the fall of the Assad regime and the formation of a transitional government in Syria, armed groups previously backed by Turkey continue to commit serious human rights violations in northern Syria, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a statement released on Wednesday. The watchdog warned that integrating these factions …
Read More »Europe Rethinks Syria Policy: New Proposal Would Ease Sanctions on Key Government Ministries – The Syrian Observer
Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Austria have reportedly drafted a joint memorandum calling for the lifting of restrictions on the Central Bank of Syria and other financial institutions, Enab Baladi says, In a notable shift in European policy toward post-Assad Syria, the European Union’s top foreign affairs official, Kaja Kallas, …
Read More »A New Chapter for Syria: President Outlines Vision After Sanctions Lifted – The Syrian Observer
The Syrian Interim President, Ahmad al-Sharaa, said his country is emerging from one of the darkest chapters in its modern history, marked by war, displacement, and isolation under the fallen regime. In a nationally televised address, he described the recent lifting of international sanctions as a “historic turning point,” crediting …
Read More »From Sanctions to Handshakes: Syria Begins a New Chapter – The Syrian Observer
In a dramatic pivot from years of international isolation, Syria is emerging from the shadows of war and sanctions into a new era of diplomacy, reconstruction, and economic ambition. The recent meeting between Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and former U.S. President Donald Trump, hosted in Riyadh under the auspices of …
Read More »Libya’s Fragile Peace Tested Again As New Clashes Roil Tripoli
Clashes broke out earlier in the week across several districts of the Libyan capital, reportedly triggered by the killing of a prominent militia leader. The fighting, which involved heavy weaponry in densely populated areas, forced hundreds of families to flee and placed severe strain on local hospitals. UN Secretary-General António …
Read More »Securing The Middle East In The Age Of Cyber Threats – Analysis
The threat of cyberattacks looms larger than ever before. Recent global intelligence assessments and cybersecurity industry reports have warned that the frequency, sophistication and scale of cyberattacks are expected to rise dramatically in the coming years. Governments, corporations and even small businesses are increasingly becoming targets as cybercriminals leverage artificial …
Read More »Syria: Turkey-Backed Armed Groups Detain, Extort Civilians, Says HRW
Syrian National Army (SNA) factions that fought the Assad government with backing from Türkiye continue to detain, mistreat, and extort civilians in northern Syria, Human Rights Watch said Wednesday. These fighters are being integrated into Syria’s Armed Forces, with their commanders appointed to key government and military positions, despite their …
Read More »Ahead Of Possible Ceasefire Talks, Russia Prepares Large-Scale Summer Offensive Against Ukraine – Analysis
Battlefield Assessment Major parties to the war in Ukraine are preparing for possible ceasefire talks in Istanbul, offering some reason for optimism. But in the meantime, Russia’s military is gearing up for a large-scale summer offensive. Russia is likely to target Sumy, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia in its push. With ceasefire …
Read More »The Wrong Russia-Ukraine Deal Could Undermine US Security – Analysis
As of the writing of this article, American efforts to end the Russo-Ukrainian War remain stalemated like the fighting itself. None of the parties involved, Russia, Ukraine, or the United States, have the power to force their will upon the other(s) to make peace. At the same time, neither of …
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