Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have notably allowed former officers and members of the ousted regime to relocate to areas under their control in northeastern Syria.

Remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump and his Syria envoy Tom Barrack go far beyond ordinary political sparring; they highlight a deeper trend in American political culture where Islam and Muslims are increasingly framed as a permanent threat.

U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing to cement the principle of recognizing realities imposed by force in occupied territories, particularly in Syria, raising questions about the legal weight of such moves.

Lebanon has remained unyielding on how it handles Syrian detainees in its prisons, even as Damascus and Beirut work to improve relations following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

A year after suffering its most severe blow in decades, Lebanon’s Hezbollah showed that its grassroots base remains intact and capable not only of defying government decisions but also of turning political pressure into an opportunity to showcase its street power.