Al-Jolani has a chance to learn from the Taliban's mistakes. The decisions he now makes will have major consequences for Syria's future and that of the region.

Assad's fall serves as a warning to regional players who champion one-dimensional perspectives and approaches that fail to capture the depth and breadth of the intricate dynamics at play

Integrating armed factions, particularly the SDF, will be key, as well as agreeing on an inclusive new government that can unify a country that has been plagued by division

Some states would rather see a criminal regime in power than risk the rise of political Islam. The plotting could have already started, which could see a possible resurgence of Assad loyalists.

How these delegations navigate Syria's delicate web of power dynamics will determine whether they contribute to a peaceful and inclusive transition—or deepen the country's fractures

The Houthis' willingness to maintain their attacks against Israel runs the risk of escalating its confrontation with Israel

The challenges facing any new government in Damascus are numerous and substantial, but the early signs are good. Over the coming months, the science of nation-building will be needed

During my time as Minister of Health in Ethiopia, we wanted to transform the country’s health system, and I was looking for guidance on how to do it…

Israel's destruction of most of Syria's military assets looks to be an eerie omen of what Netanyahu's 'New Middle East' could look like and the seismic shifts it could stir in regional power dynamics

Without prompt and united action, Syria's transition risks veering off course, with devastating consequences for the country and the region. Time is of the essence.

There are now mounting concerns that Erdoğan will intensify his efforts to dismantle the autonomous Kurdish enclave

An experienced Dutch diplomat who participated in Syrian negotiations says mistakes by the West contributed to civilians' suffering, with realpolitik needed both then and now