Introduction The echoes of explosions have become a grimly familiar soundscape across Syria. Just weeks ago, reports emerged of a series of devastating airstrikes targeting alleged Iranian weapons depots near Damascus, leaving a trail of destruction and raising the specter of further escalation. These incidents are not isolated; they represent a clear and concerning trend: … Read more
A Dark History: Chemical Warfare and International Prohibition The Syrian conflict, a brutal and protracted civil war, has been marked by unspeakable suffering and widespread violations of international law. Among the most egregious of these violations is the alleged and confirmed use of chemical weapons, a horrifying tactic that has inflicted immense pain and terror … Read more
Introduction In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Israel has deployed paratroopers into Syria following a recent rebel takeover of strategic territory near the border. This bold move, confirmed by both Israeli and Syrian sources, underscores the escalating instability in the region and the complex web of security concerns facing Israel. The deployment signals a … Read more
Introduction In the early hours of October 26th, explosions rocked the outskirts of Damascus, Syria. Initial reports pointed to Israeli airstrikes targeting a suspected weapons depot linked to Iranian-backed militias. This incident, far from being isolated, exemplifies a worrying trend: a marked escalation in Israel’s military actions within Syrian territory. For years, Israel has conducted … Read more
Introduction The dust of shattered buildings settles slowly in Syria, but the turmoil remains anything but resolved. Years after Russia’s decisive intervention tipped the scales in favor of Bashar al-Assad, a semblance of territorial control has been restored to the regime. Yet, beneath the façade of stability, Syria continues to grapple with profound political, economic, … Read more
Introduction The Syrian conflict, a devastating and protracted civil war that erupted in the wake of the Arab Spring, has been marred by countless atrocities and violations of international law. Among the most heinous of these violations is the documented and alleged use of chemical weapons. This abhorrent practice, outlawed by international conventions and universally … Read more
The Pitfalls of Brutality and Ineffectiveness The horrifying images emerging from Eastern Ghouta, with civilians suffocating under the weight of a suspected chemical attack, not only triggered global outrage but also illuminated a stark truth: the limits of Russia’s control over its Syrian ally, Bashar al-Assad. Russia’s intervention in the Syrian Civil War, ostensibly to … Read more
Before the Storm: The Middle East’s Pre-Conflict Landscape The Syrian conflict, erupting from the ashes of the Arab Spring, has served as a cataclysmic event, reverberating far beyond its borders and reshaping the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. What began as a series of protests against the Assad regime has morphed into a multifaceted … Read more
A History of Uneasy Coexistence: Israel and Syria The night sky over Damascus was recently illuminated not by fireworks, but by the fiery trails of Israeli missiles targeting alleged weapons depots linked to Iran. This event, barely a footnote in the endless stream of Middle Eastern news, underscores a stark reality: Israel is demonstrably escalating … Read more
The Failures of the Assad Regime Initial Expectations vs. Reality The Syrian conflict, a complex and devastating multi-sided war, has become a grim laboratory for geopolitics. From the initial protests of the Arab Spring, it swiftly spiraled into a brutal civil war, drawing in regional and global powers. Among them, Russia emerged as a steadfast … Read more
