Syrian president Ahmad Sharaa is in New York, chatting at the Concordia Summit to General David Petraeus about his past, the liberation of December 2024, and what awaits Syria. Strong presence, compelling delivery.

Such a pleasant surprise to see my book already in the good hands and company of dear friends! It Started in Damascus will also be in your favourite bookshops starting 6 November. #Book #Syria Hurst Publishers David Higham Books

20 days to go. Out 6 November. #Book #Syria #ItStartedInDamascus

Congratulations Rime Allaf, It Started in Damascus: How the Long Syrian Revolution Reshaped Our World publishes today. ‘Weaving her own story through an account of recent Syrian history, Rime Allaf provides a riveting insider’s perspective. She shows in painful detail how everyday

The Syrian Embassy in London has opened again. Looking forward to a new era of fruitful British-Syrian relations, and to a representation worthy of that important mission in the UK.

‘A disturbing, compulsive and at times heart-in-the-mouth read.’ Read Justin Marozzi’s brilliant review of It Started in Damascus: How the Long Syrian Revolution Reshaped Our World by Rime Allaf👇 spectator.co.uk/article/what-h…

I'll be talking Syria and Europe at the Berlin Foreign Policy Forum on Tuesday. Looking forward to sharing and hearing new perspectives on the way ahead. koerber-stiftung.de/en/projects/be…

“We are seeing a good story developing in Syria.” Jordan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi at the #BerlinForum this morning

📢 Upcoming webinar | One year of Syria’s transition: Progress, challenges & prospects Join Ibrahim al-Assil إبراهيم الأصيل, Rime Allaf, Haid Haid & Raya Jalabi | رايه الجلبي for a virtual discussion. 📅 2 Dec 🕐 15.00 GMT 📍 Zoom Register now ⤵️ chathamhouse.org/events/all/res…

Today marks the first anniversary of the fall of the house of Assad in Syria. Find our reading list on modern Syria here: tinyurl.com/3dr7wref (all titles 50% off through midnight tomorrow). To understand why the people rose up in 2011, read Rime Allaf's 'It Started in

Thank you Lemma Shehadi for the great conversation about Syria and my book. It Started in Damascus - How the Long Syrian Revolution Reshaped Our World. thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2025/1…