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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
Damascus struggles to assert control in southern Syria amid ISIS threat, Druze tensions - analysis
Southern Syria is particularly complex for several reasons. One reason is the continued Israeli raids along the border.
Israel on alert for renewed attacks on Syria's Druze, security source says
Damascus has conveyed messages to Jerusalem asserting that its actions are intended to establish sovereignty over all Syrian territory rather than target civilians.
Syria fears imminent Israeli-backed Druze offensive in Sweida, official tells 'Post'
Damascus is increasingly concerned about a potential Druze offensive in Sweida, claiming Israel is encouraging armed groups and providing military support, a senior Syrian official told the Post.
Syrian textbooks show pan-Arab content replaced by Islamist ideology, IMPACT-se finds
This Islamization of knowledge extends deeply across subjects, targeting foundational scientific theories like evolution, the Big Bang, and biological development.
Syrian university restriction on female enrollment deepens concerns over women’s rights
Syria’s Higher Education Ministry announced that admission to law, economics and management, and social sciences programs at the National University of Defense Sciences would be restricted to men.
Israel must set red lines on Turkish presence in Syria to avoid confrontation, think tank argues
Israel's Syria policy could ultimately invite US pressure to abandon its buffer zone without significant security concessions if it fails to engage Damascus diplomatically, INSS warns.
US-led coalition exit shifts more counter-ISIS burden to Iraq and Syria - analysis
The end of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq leaves local forces carrying more of the operational burden while Washington retains a regional intelligence and support role.
Syrian, Jordanian military chiefs discuss defense cooperation to counter border security threats
“The call addressed a number of issues of mutual interest and ways to advance cooperation and coordination between Syria and Jordan in the defense field.”
Ultra-Orthodox rioters clash with police, locals in Jerusalem's Old City, 11 arrested
A Border Police officer and another person were lightly wounded as rioters threw stones and other objects, damaged municipal vehicles and clashed with police and local residents.
Syrian Fly Dar Airlines becomes first to receive air operator certification since fall of Assad
The certificate was presented on Thursday, September 24, during a ceremony at the authority’s headquarters in Damascus. The event was attended by Omar al-Hosari, head of the Civil Aviation Authority.
