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Scenarios of the second phase of the Trump plan

As negotiations begin for the second phase of Trump’s ceasefire plan in the Gaza Strip, the two-year-old war is entering a new phase that could bring unexpected shifts. While attention is focused on the major issues on the negotiating table, it seems that the finer details in the more complex …

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Ahmad al-Awda – The Power Broker of Southern Syria

Ahmad al-Awda is a pivotal figure in Syria’s post-Assad military and political landscape, particularly in the southern province of Daraa, where his influence has shaped regional dynamics for over a decade. Known for his shifting allegiances, strategic pragmatism, and military autonomy, al-Awda has transitioned from a Free Syrian Army (FSA) …

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Syrian Muslim Brotherhood and the Potential to Challenge Damascus’ Authority – The Syrian Observer

The Syrian Muslim Brotherhood has positioned itself, through its latest political discourse, to the left of the country’s ruling elite. It presents a version of “political Islam” in its newly issued document, Coexistence in Syria, signalling a potential rhetorical, political and ideological confrontation that could either enrich Syria’s public political …

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