So is Syria’s largest commercial bank. The Syrian pound has lost 99% of its value since the start of the civil war in 2011. At 13,000 pounds to the dollar (see chart 1), a quick trip to the market …
Saudi-Syrian Diplomatic Breakthrough: A New Chapter in Middle Eastern Politics
Syria’s foreign and defence ministers visited Riyadh, marking the first diplomatic engagement with Saudi Arabia since the Syrian administration change in December. Discussions focused on Syria’s political transition and reducing Iranian influence.
Douglas Murray: From college campuses to Afghanistan, we let Islamic terrorism rise again
With jihadist groups now running Afghanistan and Syria, among other countries, they are back in control of vast areas as they were before 9/11. After the 2001 attacks on this city, America vowed that …
Turkey to establish strategic defence ties and military cooperation with Syria
The Turkish defence ministry has said Ankara will establish military cooperation with the new Syrian administration. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, a Turkish defence official said Ankara was …
Syria FM in Saudi Arabia on maiden trip as new rulers reset regional ties
Asaad Al-Shaibani arrived in Riyadh in his first overseas visit since the removal of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria.
Don’t Repeat in Syria the Mistakes of Afghanistan
In the absence of decisive action from international actors, Syria is poised to descend further into crisis, as Afghanistan did. To avert this fate, foreign governments must quickly stop sanctions …
Syrian foreign minister arrives in Saudi Arabia with delegation
A Syrian delegation led by newly appointed Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday in its first official visit abroad, Syrian state news agency SANA reported, citing a …
Iran Issues Warning About US Bases in Syria
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made a statement pushing the US to leave Syria after the overthrow of Assad.
Khamenei’s empty promises: Iran’s Syria dreams slip amid domestic unrest – expert
Iran’s failure to maintain control in Syria has triggered a major strategic crisis, Iran researcher Benny Sabati said.
Iran Warns Of ‘New Resistance’ Against Israel In Syria Post-Assad Fall
Iran’s security chief Ali Akbar Ahmadian has indicated that a new resistance group is set to emerge in Syria to counter Israel, following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, according to Iranian state media.