Since 2011, the Syrian economy has suffered from a devastating internal war and strict sanctions imposed by the European Union and the United States, including on Syrian oil.In 2019, the US…

Ankara and Tel Aviv have been at each other's throats for years, not least over Gaza, while a change in leadership in Syria has thrown fuel on the fire. Thankfully, there are deconfliction mechanisms.

Al Majalla unpacks this new chapter in Middle East diplomacy, exploring the history behind the silence, present-day stakes, and the uncertain road ahead

An overarching Abraham Accords-like peace between Tel Aviv and Damascus is a far way off, but there is room for talks on more immediate issues

Syria's future will be forged through difficult decisions. And right now, what's best is to talk with Israel.

Trump's decision was crucial to restoring Syria's international connections and improving its economic prospects. However, much more needs to be done to ensure peace and prosperity for its citizens.

Firms relying on the recent wave of lifted sanctions and exceptive relief will face significant hurdles in verifying that transactions do not benefit excluded actors

The former US envoy to Damascus tells Al Majalla how to find a path to a lasting settlement and a new place in the Middle East, from his unique perspective and first-hand experience in Assad-era talks

Syrian Jews who left the country over the years visited recently following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime. For the first time in decades, they prayed at the historic Al-Franj Synagogue.

An investigative report by Al Majalla details the manner and extent to which the former Syrian regime used legislation to seized citizens' property across the country