Opinion

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

The fall of a 54-year dynasty in 11 days sent shockwaves across the region. The seismic event not only marks the end of Assad rule in Syria but also deals a final blow to Iran's 'axis of resistance'.

The international community misjudged the strength of the al-Assad regime—and its fixation on an external political process is being overtaken by internal events

The opposition now faces the daunting task of governing the newly seized territories, fortifying their defences against counterattacks, and maintaining unity among its factions

War is forcing a begrudging acknowledgement that these states are broken and cannot be pieced together without radical new thinking to accommodate today's reality