Syria's political landscape has shifted dramatically since Bashar al-Assad's departure. The new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has been making waves, both good and bad. On one hand, he's been trying to win over the West, especially the United States, to bring in much-needed foreign investment. On the othe
In Syria, the fall of the Assad regime left many questions unanswered. Over 100, 000 people disappeared into secret prisons, and their families are still searching for answers. The regime kept detailed records of arrests, which many hoped would reveal the fates of their loved ones. However, these re
The Middle East has seen more than its share of suffering. For over ten years, countries like Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Gaza have been torn apart by war. Hundreds of thousands have lost their lives or been injured. Now, the region is at a turning point. Will it keep fighting, or will it choose pea
In a troubling turn of events, six priceless ancient statues have vanished from the National Museum of Damascus. This museum, a treasure trove of Syria's rich history, has long been a symbol of the country's cultural heritage. The theft occurred on a Monday, with a single thief managing to break int
In the aftermath of the Syrian civil war, a wave of optimism swept through the business community. Rasin Katta, a Syrian entrepreneur, received an unexpected call from a former business associate in Damascus. The message was clear: It was time to restart their operations and prepare the factory for
In the early hours of a summer night in 2013, chaos struck the suburbs of Damascus. Rockets hit eastern Ghouta and Moadamiya, areas controlled by rebels. This was not a typical attack. The rockets were small, but their impact was devastating. Rescue teams rushed to the scene, expecting to find injur
The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has once again put the spotlight on U. S. foreign policy. While the media celebrated the end of Assad's rule, they forgot to mention the jihadists now in power. This is where Tulsi Gabbard, a former congresswoman and Iraq war veteran, comes into the pict
The Syrian civil war saw the birth of an unexpected economic powerhouse: the drug Captagon. Under Bashar al-Assad's rule, Syria became the world's leading supplier of this stimulant, with an estimated $10 billion annual income from its sale. This turned Syria into a narco-state, with high-ranking of
In Aleppo, the once-feared monuments of the Assad regime now lie in ruins. A giant statue of Bashar al-Assad's brother, Basel, once standing tall, is now mostly destroyed, with kids climbing on the remaining horse for fun. The city is buzzing with excitement as residents who fled during the war retu
In 2016, I shared a Ramadan meal with Syrian ex-rebels in Turkey. They spoke of the brutal tactics used by the Assad regime. Fast forward to today, the Assad regime has fallen, and the world is watching the ripple effects. Countries like Turkey, Iran, Russia, Israel, and the U. S. are feeling the sh
