Haid Haid

Researcher at Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, in London.

Syria's new post-sanctions test

US President Donald Trump’s decision to sign the full repeal of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act marks one of the most consequential shifts…

Syria's obstacles to investment are many

At a recent glittering investment summit in Riyadh, Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, took to the stage with a sweeping announcement: Syria…

Syria cannot afford to postpone pluralism

At a recent public panel hosted by Chatham House, Syria’s Foreign Minister, Asaad al-Shaibani, spoke confidently about the diplomatic breakthroughs…