By Mohammed A. Salih BOTTOM LINE Amid escalating regional tensions since October 7 last year and reports of American contemplations of troop withdrawal from Syria, the US administration should reassess its Syria policy, and consider a long-term, minimalist presence coupled with robust political and diplomatic efforts in the interest of regional security and peace. The ongoing Middle…
Penny Papadopoulou This winter was dark and cruel in the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) and summer promises to be just as bleak. As it approaches, the Kurds fear that the sacrifices they made in the fight against ISIS are being forgotten. Washington’s dramatic shift in priorities and lack of strategic direction…
As we embrace this sacred moment of Newroz, we extend our heartfelt wishes to you and your cherished family. May this auspicious occasion usher in a year of prosperity, tranquillity, and unbound happiness. Newroz, a celebration deeply rooted in history and rich in symbolism, serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength of…
JAMES F. JEFFREY MARCH 8, 2024 The Middle East has long been defined by complex conflicts, yet pride of place is likely Syria since the outbreak of the civil war in 2011. U.S. forces, operating there since 2014, officially against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), are involved in one of the…
27-02-2024 Our centre in the city of Qamishli, on the night of February 26, was subjected to a terrorist attack by unknown assailants who threw an explosive device into the wall of the building. The damage was limited to the material side, and the Internal Security Forces are investigating the attack and tracking down the…
Feb 8, 2024 By Ihsan Muhammad DARAA, Syria (North Press) – Experts and researchers believe that the Islamic State (ISIS) is seeking to reorganize its ranks in southern Syria, taking advantage of the security chaos in the region. Furthermore, ISIS no longer finds a safe place in northeastern Syria. It has been five years since ISIS…
Jan 17, 2024 By Fabrice Balanche In recent days, Turkey has systematically destroyed the energy sources of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES). The paralysis of the electricity network leads to the paralysis of water distribution and the entire economic fabric. Cereal silos were even affected, jeopardizing the supply of bread. This…
Jan 31, 2024 By Manish Rai For the last few months, Turkey has been constantly attacking Northeast Syria which is under the Kurdish administration. Currently, the world is distracted from the Israel-Gaza war and the crisis in the Red Sea. Turkey sees this as a good opportunity to escalate its aggression towards Syrian Kurds on the…
By David L. Phillips – – Friday, February 2, 2024 Shiite-backed Iraqi militias launched a drone strike targeting U.S. forces in northeastern Jordan last weekend, which killed 3 U.S. soldiers and wounded scores. The attack was not an isolated incident. Since the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Hamas on Oct. 7, Shiite militias have…
2024-01-18 Christine Hanna Nasr In conjunction with the ongoing war in Gaza and the accompanying great media attention and focus, the Turkish regime is taking advantage of the current circumstances to strike northeastern Syria, specifically the Syrian Democratic Forces, which it has bombarded repeatedly and increasingly since the beginning of the Syrian conflict, including drone…
