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Damascus shifts east: How a Syrian-Saudi defense pact redefines regional power dynamics - analysis
The regime in Damascus operated outside the traditional Arab state system. Fast forward several decades, and things begin to change.
Analysts question Saudi Arabian strategy as Syria denies reports of deployment in region
Everything known about Syria reportedly sending forces to support Saudi Arabia
Syria, Saudi Arabia expand partnership with defense cooperation agreement amid Houthi threat
Syria aids Saudi Arabia with military advice, training amid Houthi attacks, sources say
The diplomat said a Syrian-Saudi defense cooperation deal signed on Wednesday "specifically includes advisory support, training and exchange of expertise."
Saudi Arabia, Syria sign military, financial pacts in Riyadh as ties between countries deepen
Although details of the military agreement have not been made public, Reuters previously reported that Syria was considering assisting in the war against the Iran-backed Houthis.
Inside Syria's campaign against Hezbollah: How Damascus is countering Iran’s proxy - analysis
Recent incidents illustrate how the collapse of the Assad regime has disrupted Hezbollah’s former Syrian operations and weapons corridors.
Does Iraq's rerouting of oil exports make Turkey a big winner of the Iran war? - analysis
Turkey has already made use of its position to work with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. The increase in oil exports from Iraq appears symbolic.
Hezbollah-appointed Lebanese official welcomed in Syria in first since fall of Assad regime
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani welcomed the delegation after they crossed through the Masnaa-Jdeidet Yabous border crossing, the same crossing that was closed in April.
Syria, Iraq stir hope despite memories of war with resumption of Shiite pilgrimages- analysis
The prospect of renewed activity has also revived concerns among Syrians who remember the involvement of Iran-backed armed groups in the country's civil war.
Syria's Alawite women face rape, abduction, forced marriage amid state complicity, report finds
A human rights report alleges that Alawite women in Syria face systematic rape, abduction, and forced marriage, with authorities accused of obstructing investigations and protecting perpetrators.
Jordan, Syria seek to reduce tensions following strike with joint security committee - analysis
Damascus condemned the strikes as a violation of Syrian sovereignty. Jordan maintained that it targeted ISIS positions posing an imminent threat, claiming more than 20 terrorists were killed.
Iraqi PM al-Zaidi arrives in Syria in landmark post-Assad summit on security, trade - analysis
Syria’s Sharaa said that Syria's role as a trade corridor for Iraq is important. He stressed the example of the connections between Iraq's Faw Port and Syria's Mediterranean port of Tartous.
As Syrian families struggle with missing loved ones, Assad's government figures reemerge
The renewed public prominence of former government supporters has deepened the anguish of victims' families, particularly those still waiting for information about missing relatives.
