The Syrian state has put forward an unexpected model in handling the file of dismantling the Syrian Democratic Force (SDF), which continues to stall the integration process by holding on to pressure cards against Damascus.

As the SDF explores new conditions to strengthen their negotiating position in the integration with the Syrian state, the Kurdish National Council is emerging as a key player in political talks with Damascus over the future of northeastern Syria.

Although the new Syrian state has announced practical steps to address the situation of Syrian detainees in the notorious Roumieh prison east of Beirut, conditions appear to be steadily worsening.

In a concrete move, the new Syrian state has launched a global search for billions in cash and assets looted over the years by Bashar al-Assad’s family.

After the fall of al-Assad’s regime, Germany—Europe’s leading economic power—emerged as a key supporter of rebuilding a new Syria by taking gradual steps to boost its economy and improve living conditions for its people.