BEIRUT—Russian fighter jets have “harassed” American drones over Syria for the third day in a row this week, the US military said. Tension between Russian and US troops is not uncommon in Syria as …
A ‘Drug War’: Syria’s Neighbors Fight a Flood of Captagon Across Their Borders
A flood of drugs out of Syria has opened a new phase in the country’s conflict, pitting drug traffickers — with apparent support from Syrian authorities — against security forces in neighboring …
An Eye On Syria: Russian-Iranian influence in the region
Grynkewich reiterates U.S. support for Israel. “The growing connection between Russia and Iran, and if they are able to open up avenues where Iran is able to push lethal aid through Syria that …
Turkey’s Erdogan revs up diplomacy with focus on Syria, Gulf funds
After the president’s reelection, Turkish diplomacy has found a new impetus in cementing ties with the Arab world, driven in part by Ankara’s hopes of attracting Gulf funds to prop up its ailing …
Russian aircraft harass US drones over Syria for third time this week
Russian aircraft once again harassed US MQ-9 Reaper drones over Syria Friday, the Air Force said, in a sign of increasing friction between the two countries in Middle East airspace.
UN to vote Monday on aid deliveries from Turkey to northwest Syria — either for 6 months or 1 year
The U.N. Security Council plans to vote Monday on extending aid deliveries from Turkey to Syria’s rebel-held northwest.
Russia makes rival push on approval of UN aid to Syria from Turkey
Russia put forward a rival proposal on Friday for a six-month extension of U.N. Security Council approval for aid deliveries to northwestern Syria from Turkey, reviving a long-running fight with the United States and others who want a 12-month renewal.
Syrian lira hits new record low amid rising inflation
The value of the Syrian currency fell to a record low on Friday, as it approached 10,000 liras against the dollar. According to “Syria Pound Today”, a Syrian lira monitoring website, the exchange rate …
Coercive deprivation: Unraveling the Assad regime’s policy on domestic reconstruction
Since the early years of the Syrian conflict, the Assad regime has systematically diverted local resources dedicated for reconstruction purposes to rehabilitate facilities in areas and sectors that …
Why is Wagner chief disguised as Libyan, Syrian officials?
ALBAWABA – Rumors have been widely shared online claiming that Russian police have raided the castle of Wagner group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and found s …