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No permanent friends and no permanent enemies, only permanent interests. Russia’s pragmatism in Syria highlights this reality.

Join us Feb 13 for online roundtable: "After the Revolution: What is next for Syria and Syrians?" with our excellent speakers Haian Dukhan, Dr. Dima Hussain, Thomas Pierret, charleslawley.bsky.social chaired by Dr Ann Zuntz. RSVP! School of Social & Political Science Edinburgh P&IR Edinburgh eventbrite.co.uk/e/after-the-re…

The Trump-Zelensky exchange is the best modern illustration of Thucydides' Melian dialogue. But it wasn't always thus. The world did achieve a lot after WWII and suddenly it all comes undone.

Reposting regarding the events in the Syrian coast today. Still believe there is a possibility of low intensity insurgency against the new Syrian government by the remnants of the old regime supported by Iran.

🧵 What happened in #Syria was tragic on all levels: Assad regime remnants ambushed a security force unit in the coastal areas, killing 13-15 members. The state sent reinforcements to respond, while religious figures mobilized supporters, fueling sectarian tensions. 1/6

A 🧵summary of the last 48 hours in Syria: Thursday afternoon local time: Assad loyalists led an insurgency targeting security checkpoints, police stations, hospitals, and temporarily took control of large suburban areas and highways across Latakia & Tartous governorates.

#Syria's Interior Ministry revealed today that #Assad's regime had outstanding arrest warrants open for 5 million citizens -- approximately **20% of the population.** All have been cancelled today.

Kidnappings and killings plague Syria’s Homs as sectarian tensions rise. Hanna Davis reports for New Lines Magazine from the city. newlinesmag.com/spotlight/sect…

As expected, the Pentagon has begun developing plans for a potential withdrawal from Syria if ordered to do so.🇺🇸🇸🇾 This is the main, and perhaps only, US policy framework for pushing for this agreement.

Iran is actively trying to fracture and undermine the new government in Syria….

Today, the government of Canada announced several key measures to help the Syrian people build a stable country that respects all of its citizens: - $84 million in humanitarian aid - Easing economic sanctions - Restoring diplomatic relations canada.ca/en/global-affa…

The Assad-ISIS links have long been established, but I’m convinced we’ve only scratched the surface of how deep they really go.

🧵1/3: The new constitution enshrines the separation of powers in Syria (Article 2). Yet, the rest of it undermines that principle in many ways. The following executive powers are typical and expected. •Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces (Article 32): The president is

No add Sudan to the mix. #Turkey’s allies encircling every big country in the region: Egypt from Libya, Sudan & Somalia Iran from Afghanistan, Azerbaijan & Syria Saudi Arabia from Sudan & Somalia Me on Turkey’s ‘full moon’ replacing Iran’s crescent. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

The book Sectarianism and Civil War in Syria, edited by Raymond Hinnebusch and Morten Valbjørn, is now available for pre-order via the Routledge website. I contributed a chapter titled "Beyond Alawites and Sunnis: The Sectarian Mosaic of Deir ez-Zor and al-Hasakah". The book

A huge geopolitical shift in 10 years. -In 2015, the North Korean leader's garden was inaugurated in Damascus. -In 2025, diplomatic relations were established between South Korea and Damascus.

A historic moment for Syria and the region with President Donald J. Trump decision to lift sanctions on Syria. Couldn’t have been done without serious diplomatic efforts by Saudi Arabia.

Syria... A new beginning today 🇸🇦🇺🇸💚

He did it, he actually did it. This man is having the craziest six months of his life any person ever had.

Everything about the Syrian president & his story is mind-boggling. Take this, for example: Exactly 20 years ago today, he was captured by the Americans in Iraq & jailed. Today he met (& impressed) the US president in Riyadh. His life reads like a ready-made Hollywood script.