It is both incoherent and self-defeating to hold al-Sharaa's government accountable for attacks while simultaneously obstructing its ability to govern and restore order in southern Syria

A flurry of decisions suggests that the end is nigh for US troops in Syria, and that this may come sooner than expected. In laying the foundations for withdrawal, Donald Trump wants 'out' by Christmas

Minutes of a confidential discussion record an increasingly heated exchange that ended with the Jewish delegation being shown the door.

Old fields could produce 400,000 barrels of oil per day within a year and there are some large natural gas reserves to exploit, but investment is needed to make the most of the opportunity.

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.