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Pasdaran attacks US's Al-Tanf Syrian Garrison

Tehran's priority is to see US troops leave Syria and it has stepped up its deployment of armed drones, which were used to attack the Al-Tanf garrison in October.

Subscribers only Defence 11.11.2021

MIT's north Syrian outpost reflects Turkish unease

Turkey's increasingly belligerent tone on Syria could herald a new campaign in the country given the troop deployment extension ratified by parliament last week. The Turkish intelligence agency, which has been behind several arrests, is already quietly working in the area.

Subscribers only Operations 04.11.2021

US Treasury grapples with complex application of Caesar Act

As the US attempts to shift its Syria policy, showing greater tolerance towards the normalisation of that country's relations with neighbouring states, Joe Biden is hampered by the sanctions regime put in place by the Trump administration, which also has officials overwhelmed.

Subscribers only Defence 02.11.2021

As battle for Maarib intensifies, Houthi intelligence pursues support in Damascus

The Houthi rebels are taking advantage of their recognition by Bashar Al Assad's regime to conduct active diplomacy in Damascus, and to strengthen cooperation in terms of intelligence, including a 17 October meeting with the head of Syrian military intelligence, Kifah Al Melhem.

Subscribers only Operations 26.10.2021

UN plays double game on Syrian refugee question

The question of the return of Syrian refugees to their country, on the agenda at UN-sponsored talks in Geneva that got under way again on 18 October, was already keeping UN high commissioner for refugees Filippo Grandi busy. He preferred, however, to talk directly to Bashar Al Assad's regime in Damascus.

Subscribers only Agencies 25.10.2021

Damascus reconnects with Emirati business world at Dubai Expo

After resuming their diplomatic relations, Damascus and Abu Dhabi are back in business with one another again in conjunction with the Universal Exhibition. Syria has a major presence for the first time since 2011 and is counting on a new bilateral business council to attract Emirati investment.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 11.10.2021

Business magnate Tarif Akhras draws ire of Damas with renewed London ties

Unexpectedly, the British Treasury has lifted the financial sanctions imposed on Syrian business magnate Tarif Akhras, who has close links with Syria's first lady Asma al-Assad. The measure promises to be highly beneficial for Akhras but has brought a sharp reaction from Damas, which has taken measures against the entrepreneur's commodities import group.

Subscribers only Agencies 30.09.2021

Rifaat al-Assad wants out of Paris following embezzlement conviction

Following a Paris appeal court's confirmation on 9 September of the four-year prison sentence pronounced against Rifaat al-Assad last year for misappropriation of Syrian state funds, members of his entourage have begun trying to get rid of their property assets in the French capital.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 22.09.2021

Fidan and Mamlouk to thrash out Turkish-Syrian business in Baghdad

Turkey and Syria's spymasters are due to meet in Baghdad later this month to tackle bilateral sticking points such as the refugee crisis, the Kurds, and the situation in Idlib, under the watchful eye of the region's new mediator, Iraq's prime minister Mustafa Al Kadhemi.

Subscribers only Back-Door Diplomacy 21.09.2021

Syrian Lebanese Higher Council reboots under Abbas Ibrahim's close eye

After keeping informal communication lines between Syria and Lebanon open, the Lebanese spy chief was able to arrange the two neighbours' first official meeting in Damascus in a decade on 4 September. But he had not expected the Syrian Lebanese Higher Council to use the opportunity to relaunch its activities.

Subscribers only Back-Door Diplomacy 13.09.2021

Lebanese spy chief Abbas Ibrahim (left) took a delegation of Lebanese official to Damas on 7 September, which included Lebanon's deputy prime minister Zeina Akar.

Biden's envoys visit North Eastern Syria to reassure Mazloum Abdi

North-East Syria's separatist Kurds, anxious about the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, received a US delegation recently and promises of continued support but no concessions to their demands for international recognition.

Subscribers only Back-Door Diplomacy 09.09.2021

US Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Joey Hood.

Military and air force intelligence services at daggers drawn in the south

As a result of the most violent clashes since 2018 breaking out in southern Syria, the rivalry between Russia and Iran, which was already present in the area, has reemerged. It is being compounded by the tensions between Syria's military and air force intelligence services which have each chosen a different camp to support.

Subscribers only Operations 30.08.2021

Iraqi security chief Falih al-Fayyadh sent to Damas to soothe Bashar al-Assad's feelings

Iraqi prime minister Mustafa al-Kazemi, who is organising a major regional conference with France in Baghdad at the end of August, is seriously embarrassed at not being able to invite his neighbour, Bashar al-Assad. As a result, he decided to send Falih al-Fayyadh to Damas to break the news to the Syrian leader personally.

Subscribers only Back-Door Diplomacy 24.08.2021

Faleh al-Fayad and Bachar al-Assad during a previous visit in 2019.

Pakistani intelligence worries about its returning Shiite fighters, demobilised by Tehran

Iran has pulled some of its troops out of Syria as fighting has almost stopped, and Pakistan is now concerned about returning Liwa Zainebiyoun militiamen, who have fought alongside Damascus since 2013. Islamabad dispatched its intelligence chiefs to Tehran to work out a way forward.

Subscribers only Operations 29.07.2021

Telecom operator Syriatel ousts Rami Makhlouf, starts afresh with Damascus

More than a year after falling out with his cousin Bashar al-Assad, Syrian tycoon Rami Makhlouf has now been ousted from Syriatel's board. The company now finds itself back in Damascus' good books.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 27.07.2021

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Syrian Kurds look to Macron for support as Russia steps up pressure

Syrian Kurds, under pressure from Moscow to resume negotiations with the regime in Damascus, are doing the rounds of their international allies in an attempt to find support for their claim for autonomous status. They have high hopes of the French president, though Paris is unlikely to offer more than symbolic support.

Subscribers only Back-Door Diplomacy 26.07.2021

Ilham Ahmed, co-chair of the Syrian Democratic Council, was part of the Syrian Kurdish delegation received on July 19 by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Houssam Qaterji makes bigger splash in Syrian oil

Already in with Syrian President Bashar Al Assad, businessman Houssam Qaterji has recently received the nod from Moscow to operate two oil fields in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, while also strengthening his trade with the Syrian Democratic Forces and consolidating his place in Aleppo.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 13.07.2021

DGSE helps court pinpoint Syria's chemicals programme

By allowing the use of an intelligence memo to uphold a freeze on the assets of companies linked to Syria's chemical programme, a French court is venturing into new territory. It also highlights how much France's intelligence agents were involved in this politically-charged issue.

Subscribers only Operations 06.07.2021

US Treasury seeks magnate Samer Foz's new Dubai contacts

Two companies headed by Syrian businessman Samer Foz's brother and sister have been taken off the US sanctions list. However the move does not denote a change of position on the part of the Biden administration.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 24.06.2021

Consultants heard in trial of suspected Qatari funding of Nusra Front

A slew of consultants have given testimony in the UK trial to determine Qatar's alleged support of the former Syrian movement Jabhat Al Nusra, shedding light as much on the role played by Doha Bank and Qatari brothers Moutaz and Ramez Al Khayyat as their own involvement in the Syrian conflict.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 15.06.2021

Assad tightens grip on security apparatus with Alawite appointments

Given Syria's economic difficulties and its dependance on Russia and Iran, while the security situation remains fragile President Bashar Al Assad is determined to keep his security apparatus on a tight rein, even if this means retaining henchmen who were there at the start of the conflict.

Subscribers only Agencies 11.06.2021

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad inspecting an honor guard in Damascus, Syria, May 17, 2021.

Damas gives ground on offshore gas to Russia's Capital group

The regime in Damascus does not look to be in a position of strength in its dealings with Russian company Capital LLC, which is keen to advance Moscow's energy interests in Syria. Damascus has had to agree to exempt the company from customs duties, accept limited access for Syrian officials to its operations and settle for a low rate of return from any future gas finds.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 11.06.2021

WHO, Syria's stepping stone to the Concert of Nations

Syria is counting on its seat on the WHO executive board to make a comeback in international politics. Its representative is new to the government but has already been sanctioned by the EU.

Subscribers only Back-Door Diplomacy 07.06.2021

Delta Crescent Energy reads between policy lines to stay put in northeast

Still unknown just a year ago, the small US oil company Delta Crescent Energy has carved out a place for itself in northeastern Syria, working alongside Kurdish forces that control the area. It intends to maintain its presence there despite obstacles set by the new Biden administration.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 31.05.2021

Pro-Kurd lobbyists secure footing in Washington

Determined to push for their cause with the new Biden administration, Syrian Kurds have been busy in Washington hiring seasoned lobbyists to help them cultivate connections within the Democrat leadership.

Free access Corporate Intel 27.05.2021

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All articles - Syria

Pasdaran attacks US's Al-Tanf Syrian Garrison

MIT's north Syrian outpost reflects Turkish unease

US Treasury grapples with complex application of Caesar Act

As battle for Maarib intensifies, Houthi intelligence pursues support in Damascus

UN plays double game on Syrian refugee question

Damascus reconnects with Emirati business world at Dubai Expo

Business magnate Tarif Akhras draws ire of Damas with renewed London ties

Rifaat al-Assad wants out of Paris following embezzlement conviction

Fidan and Mamlouk to thrash out Turkish-Syrian business in Baghdad

Syrian Lebanese Higher Council reboots under Abbas Ibrahim's close eye

Biden's envoys visit North Eastern Syria to reassure Mazloum Abdi

Military and air force intelligence services at daggers drawn in the south

Iraqi security chief Falih al-Fayyadh sent to Damas to soothe Bashar al-Assad's feelings

Pakistani intelligence worries about its returning Shiite fighters, demobilised by Tehran

Telecom operator Syriatel ousts Rami Makhlouf, starts afresh with Damascus

Spotlight
Syrian Kurds look to Macron for support as Russia steps up pressure

Houssam Qaterji makes bigger splash in Syrian oil

DGSE helps court pinpoint Syria's chemicals programme

US Treasury seeks magnate Samer Foz's new Dubai contacts

Consultants heard in trial of suspected Qatari funding of Nusra Front

Assad tightens grip on security apparatus with Alawite appointments

Damas gives ground on offshore gas to Russia's Capital group

WHO, Syria's stepping stone to the Concert of Nations

Delta Crescent Energy reads between policy lines to stay put in northeast

Pro-Kurd lobbyists secure footing in Washington

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All articles - Syria

Pasdaran attacks US's Al-Tanf Syrian Garrison

MIT's north Syrian outpost reflects Turkish unease

US Treasury grapples with complex application of Caesar Act

As battle for Maarib intensifies, Houthi intelligence pursues support in Damascus

UN plays double game on Syrian refugee question

Damascus reconnects with Emirati business world at Dubai Expo

Business magnate Tarif Akhras draws ire of Damas with renewed London ties

Rifaat al-Assad wants out of Paris following embezzlement conviction

Fidan and Mamlouk to thrash out Turkish-Syrian business in Baghdad

Syrian Lebanese Higher Council reboots under Abbas Ibrahim's close eye

Biden's envoys visit North Eastern Syria to reassure Mazloum Abdi

Military and air force intelligence services at daggers drawn in the south

Iraqi security chief Falih al-Fayyadh sent to Damas to soothe Bashar al-Assad's feelings

Pakistani intelligence worries about its returning Shiite fighters, demobilised by Tehran

Telecom operator Syriatel ousts Rami Makhlouf, starts afresh with Damascus

Spotlight Syrian Kurds look to Macron for support as Russia steps up pressure

Houssam Qaterji makes bigger splash in Syrian oil

DGSE helps court pinpoint Syria's chemicals programme

US Treasury seeks magnate Samer Foz's new Dubai contacts

Consultants heard in trial of suspected Qatari funding of Nusra Front

Assad tightens grip on security apparatus with Alawite appointments

Damas gives ground on offshore gas to Russia's Capital group

WHO, Syria's stepping stone to the Concert of Nations

Delta Crescent Energy reads between policy lines to stay put in northeast

Pro-Kurd lobbyists secure footing in Washington

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Syrian Kurds look to Macron for support as Russia steps up pressure