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A Kosher Corner in Damascus Reflects Syria’s New Chapter

February 11, 2026

For now, the new banknotes remain scarce in markets and daily transactions, leaving Syrians to navigate a disorderly transition that contrasts sharply with the orderly reform they were promised.

Syria’s Currency Swap Falters Amid Disorder and Widespread Violations

February 11, 2026

Three years after the devastating earthquake of February 6, 2023, the grave of seven-year-old Islam al-Rifai stands as a quiet rebuke.

A Roof That Fell Twice: A Syrian Death at the Intersection of War and Earthquake

February 10, 2026

The drawdown from al-Tanf and northeastern Syria signals what officials describe as a comprehensive US military exit from the country,

U.S. Evacuates Troops from al-Tanf Base to Jordan Amid Broader Withdrawal from Syria

February 13, 2026

Macron’s upcoming visit is more than symbolic. It reflects a strategic calculation that early economic engagement, combined with active mediation and a principled stance on accountability, can give France disproportionate influence in shaping Syria’s next phase.

President Macron Reportedly Planning Visit to Damascus

February 12, 2026

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Sharaa Reportedly Moves to Form New Syrian Government as Fahd Al-Masri Emerges as Leading Candidate for Prime Minister

Syria Expands Governors’ Powers in Major Decentralisation Drive

Foreign actors

Syrian-Jordanian Business Forum Launches in Damascus to Explore Investment Opportunities

President Macron Reportedly Planning Visit to Damascus

Washington’s Message to Damascus: No Blank Cheques

Syrian actors

Syria Expands Governors’ Powers in Major Decentralisation Drive

Syria Repositions Itself in Munich: Signals to Washington and the Region

Academic’s Arrest in Hama Raises Questions About Freedom of Expression in Post-Conflict Syria

Society

A Journey to Damascus: The City, the Books, the People, and a Little Politics

Engineering Fear: The Subjugation of Women Under “Transitional” Rule

Official Convoys Stir Controversy: Grandeur on Display Amid Widespread Hardship

Refugees/IDPs

A Strategic Pivot: Berlin Seeks Regional Alliances to Facilitate Syrian Repatriation

Appointments to Positions: Between Competence and Favoritism

Germany Sees Surge in Syrians Voluntarily Returning Home

Security

Syrian Ministry of Interior: Islamic State Planned to Target New Year’s Celebrations

Syrian Security Forces Intensify Efforts Against Resurgent ISIS Threats

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