Syrian theater was never born of a moment of infatuation with the West or as an imitation of an imported art form. It has always been the rooted child of its environment, a living embodiment of the spirit of spectacle and celebration that has pulsed in the heart of this land for...

In the heart of the Middle East, where continents meet and civilizations collide, a battle rages that is no less fierce than those fought with armies and aircraft. It is the battle of narratives — a conflict over historical storytelling, collective memory, and the right to tell the story. Two...

In the world of theatre, where emotion and intellect collide, two pioneering thinkers have provided the most comprehensive map for understanding its magic. Eugenio Barba, the Italian maestro and founder of Odin Teatret, and Patrice Pavis, the French intellectual and critical theorist,...

Within the hallowed halls of the Umayyad Mosque, where the whispers of history intertwine with political murmurs, a subtle battle over Syria's post-2024 identity unfolds. What stood for centuries as a mere archaeological landmark witnessing civilizations' rise and fall has suddenly...

"President Ahmad al-Sharaa reigns supreme in the realm of charm"—phrases like these flood social media platforms, carrying with them a phenomenon that captivates every observer of political and social affairs. Since December 8th, a leader in military attire has transformed into a...

The political transformation in Syria in December 2024, which brought Mr. Ahmed Al-Sharaa to power, amounted to more than just the overthrow of a despotic regime; it constituted a geopolitical earthquake that redrew the map of regional balances. This was not merely an internal Syrian...

The region is experiencing a unique moment in its history, as the new Syria transforms from a conflict zone into a potential peace partner. However, this historic moment faces a crucial test in how the concerned parties handle it. While Damascus presents a strategic vision for comprehensive...

When people emerge from the furnace of wars and conflicts and their revolutions triumph, it is not enough for the sound of the cannons to be silenced for life to return to normal. There are wounds in memory and betrayals in history that cannot be restored by simply signing an agreement or...

Syria has signed deals worth billions in energy, ports and manufacturing, raising hopes of recovery but also questions over the challenges ahead Expert lauds Syrian government’s steps towards becoming a liberal economy, but says some sectors still need to be protected Government should...

Experts believe that the current escalation by the US-led international coalition in Syria reflects a dual strategy that combines military and intelligence pressure, focusing on eliminating terrorist organizations, especially ISIS, while maintaining the stability of various areas of...

The call by Ahmed Muwaffaq Zidan, media advisor to Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, for the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria to dissolve itself has sparked widespread controversy among Syrians, particularly Islamists, given the timing of the call, its implications, and the messages it conveys....

At a time when the mind of those who claimed to be the sole religious leader has strayed, and the basics of logic have been lost, the one who falsified wisdom and falsely assumed the cloak of reason now leads the scene. He is Hikmat al-Hijri, who was Assad's godfather before someone...

Months of monitoring events and the details of what's happening at the grassroots level have made it clear that changing the state's structure cannot be accomplished in one fell swoop, but rather requires a gradual and thoughtful process. The new official human resources are suffering from...

"Your friend is he who tells you the truth." This wisdom applies today to the need to be honest about the experience and narrative of the revolution and the overthrow of Assad, and to protect it from deliberate distortion. This protection begins with acknowledging the flaws in the prisons...

The eastern Euphrates region is witnessing unprecedented complexity, as the interests of regional and international powers intersect. American, French, and Russian forces are deployed alongside a Turkish military presence, while the SDF imposes its control over vast areas. Tribal factions...

Lawyer Firas al-Shoufi proposed the idea of Sweida's independence during an interview on Al-Mashhad TV, raising questions that go beyond constitutional or sectarian debate and touch on the core of the complex geopolitical reality in the region. While al-Shoufi presents his vision of a "state"...

The deadly violence at the Sweida hospital lasted approximately 48 hours (July 15-16). Surveillance cameras captured it, but only three minutes were released a month later. This leaves a whole series of events missing, most notably the killing and exhumation of 140 bodies belonging to General...

Seven years ago, I wrote about the “regional rise of Israel.” Today, its presence is greater than ever – it’s behind massive geopolitical changes in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks. After all this, how does Israel now view itself? It’s unlikely that it will settle for its old...

The circulating news of a television interview with the head of the Syrian regime, Bashar al-Assad, has sparked a storm of controversy and harsh criticism, particularly from human rights organizations and Syrian activists. This controversy was not a spur-of-the-moment debate; rather, it is...

Activating the role of the military police is an urgent requirement, along with the creation of an independent body to monitor the discipline of security and army personnel and scrutinize the files of new recruits to ensure they have not previously served in the security services of the former...