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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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Crackdown on French Fighters in Syria: Is the Sharaa Government Targeting Its Own Backbone?

A fierce standoff between Syrian security forces and a French-led jihadist battalion has reignited questions about the future of foreign fighters in post-war Syria—and about whether President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s government is turning against the very elements that once underpinned its military ascendancy. The Harem Operation France, in a series of …

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Washington Sends Military Reinforcements to Northeastern Syria

In a move reflecting ongoing strategic manoeuvres across the region, the United States has deployed fresh military reinforcements to its bases in northeastern Syria in recent days. The support arrived via both ground convoys and airlifts, carrying troops, weapons, and advanced technological equipment. According to multiple media sources, large American …

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