“80% Must Go Back”—Germany Scrambles to Contain Fallout Over Syria Plan. At a London policy forum, the question came without warning—and the answer shifted the narrative....
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Meets King Charles in London as UK Resets Ties with Damascus. The handshake at Buckingham Palace was brief but heavy with symbolism....
Why Iran’s Grand Strategy May Be Reaching Its Limits. Iran’s war isn’t just about today. It’s the result of a century-old struggle between power, religion, and...
For eight years, the torches were lit in secret. This time, they burned in the open. Return to Afrin Marks First Public Celebration Since Displacement and...
West erupts with regime loyalists. East flares with ISIL attacks. Is Syria’s fragile transition already under strain? Syria’s transitional government is confronting simultaneous security threats in...
A reported repatriation deal sparks political tension in Canberra — but the government says it’s not happening. Australia’s government has denied reports that it is preparing...
Turkey Signals Conditional Restoration of Trade With Israel, Catching Jerusalem Off Guard. Jerusalem’s surprise at Turkey’s talk of restoring trade is less about the content of...
Who Controls Syria Today and Why Fighting Between Damascus and the Kurds Is Escalating. The latest fighting in Syria is often described as a simple clash...
Syria’s fragile post-war transition hit a dangerous flashpoint this weekend after the Syrian army announced it had cleared Sheikh Maksoud, the last Kurdish-held district in Aleppo...
ALLIES STRIKE BACK: UK– UK and France Carry Out Joint Airstrike on Suspected ISIS Weapons Facility in Central Syria. The United Kingdom and France have carried...
Turkey is attempting to deploy radar systems inside Syrian territory, a move that Western intelligence sources warn could sharply alter the regional military balance and directly...
Jordan’s military has carried out targeted strikes against drug and weapons smuggling networks operating along its northern border with Syria, escalating a campaign that reflects growing...
No declarations. No end dates. Just American troops fighting wars that faded from public view. While Washington debates future showdowns with China, Iran, and Russia, thousands...
In a significant escalation of regional security operations, the Jordanian military has confirmed its air force’s active participation in a series of precision strikes alongside the...
More than 70 targets. Multiple aircraft types. A blunt message. Washington is signaling that attacks on U.S. forces will be answered—hard. The United States has launched...
Trump’s Red Line in Syria: Retaliation, Palmyra, and the Fatal Cost of Reintegrating Extremists. President Donald Trump’s vow of “very serious retaliation” following the killing of...
U.S. special operations forces joined Puntland’s elite counterterrorism units in a major assault on an Islamic State stronghold in Somalia’s Balade Valley, according to Somali security...
From Trade Rivals to Sky Combatants — Israel and Turkey’s Drone War Takes Shape. The global drone market is fast becoming a new battleground between Turkey...
President Donald Trump pledged strong U.S. support for Syria’s new leadership on Monday after hosting Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House — the first...
As U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping prepare for their high-stakes summit in South Korea this week, Israeli legal scholar and reform advocate...