Recruiting or training Syrians?

Recruiting or training Syrians?

On June 8, 2024, Russian forces conducted joint military exercises with the Syrian army at the port of Tartus, a strategic location with significant geopolitical implications. These exercises, although part of routine military cooperation, carried deeper, more complex objectives. Notably, the training included Syrian Division 25 and Special Forces, excluding the Syrian Navy, and involved the use of advanced air defense systems and Iranian drones. The exercise not only underscored Russia’s ongoing influence in Syria but also signaled Moscow’s readiness to deploy Syrian fighters in broader military engagements, particularly in Ukraine. This development highlights the growing role of Syrian forces in Russia’s military strategy, reflecting the deepening ties between Moscow and Damascus amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict: Nuclear Risks and the Dire Consequences for Middle East Stability

The Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict: Nuclear Risks and the Dire Consequences for Middle East Stability

The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, along with their respective allies, poses a significant threat to the stability of the Middle East. This report delves into the grave risks associated with the potential for a full-scale war, particularly the dangers surrounding Iran’s secretive nuclear program and the possibility of military strikes on sensitive facilities. The consequences of such actions could lead to an environmental catastrophe, affecting not only Iran or Isreal but also neighboring countries. The report underscores the urgent need for diplomatic efforts to prevent a disastrous escalation and to ensure the safety and security of civilians across the region.

Is Iranian Revenge Real or Just Noise?

Is Iranian Revenge Real or Just Noise?

The United States understood Iran’s message and prepared 1500 soldiers for training in Texas, in preparation for sending them to Iraq and Syria to enhance the American presence in a region filled with events and disturbances. On January 17, 2024[7], the Houthi group (SDGT) was included in the terrorism lists, after the US Treasury had removed this classification from them on February 12, 2021. This indicates that the Biden administration intersects with the new Republican hawks represented by figures like Joel D. Rayburn when it comes to US national security. Undoubtedly, this action will have an impact on many decisions of the White House and the Democratic Party administration before the start of the US elections in November 2024.

Nuclear Energy Between Peace And War: The story of destruction in the Middle East or its resurrection

Nuclear Energy Between Peace And War: The story of destruction in the Middle East or its resurrection

In “Nuclear Energy Between Peace And War,” Issam Khoury skillfully navigates the intricate interplay of nuclear energy, geopolitics, and environmental challenges in the Middle East. Meticulous in dissecting dual energy applications and geopolitical tensions, Khoury’s book offers profound insights, making it essential for those seeking a nuanced understanding of the region’s complexities.

The fate of Palestinian labor in Israel after the Gaza battles

The fate of Palestinian labor in Israel after the Gaza battles

In 2022, Israel’s economy surged to the global top ten with $22.8 billion in investments and a 4.8% growth rate. Meanwhile, the Palestinian economy faced challenges, with a GDP of $13.6 billion in 2021. The vast economic disparities have driven a significant influx of Palestinian workers into Israel, where demand for affordable labor is high. However, political complexities, such as Hamas control and recent events, pose threats to stability, impacting not only Gaza but also the broader dynamics of Palestinian labor in Israel.

Hurricane Daniel

Hurricane Daniel

It is expected that hurricanes will continue to increase in intensity and frequency in the future, which requires urgent measures to address climate change and reduce its impact on hurricane formation. Especially since the countries in the Middle East are not equipped to deal successfully with emergencies, either in terms of services or sustainable development.

Exploring the Role of Socio-economics and Sectarianism in Terrorist Recruitment

Exploring the Role of Socio-economics and Sectarianism in Terrorist Recruitment

it becomes evident that the Islamic State’s recruitment strategies are primarily aimed at ideologically preparing jihadists to execute terrorist operations within their home countries. Therefore, European and American security agencies need to enhance their surveillance of social networks, Islamic forums, and Islamic sermons, and monitor those who regularly visit them.
 Moreover, the international coalition against terrorism must earnestly address the tensions between the Kurds and Arabs, and between the Shiites and Sunnis.

The Captagon trade and Syria

The Captagon trade and Syria

The opportunistic behavior was practiced by the Syrian regime by intimidating the international community with the terrorists who were released from detention centers with the aim of fighting the Americans in 2003. It consecrated it after the 2011 revolution, which resulted in the emergence of the terrorist organization ISIS, and today this regime is trying to strengthen it through Captagon after it turned Syria into an actual mafia state in the Middle East.

COVID-19 and its impact on different Syrian societies

COVID-19 and its impact on different Syrian societies

The Center for Environmental and Social Development took the initiative to organize a series of meetings with Syrian girls, whose ages range from 9 to 22 years. Some experts from organizations working in the Syrian regions participated in these meetings, in addition to some media professionals and civil society activists. The participants were from different regions, according to the following:

Areas of the Syrian regime
Opposition areas “Idlib, the northern countryside of Idlib”
Opposition areas “Southern Idlib countryside”
Opposition areas “Northern Aleppo countryside”.
Asylum camps in Turkey.
Syrian refugees in Europe
Syrian refugees in the United States.

Summary of the meetings of the Syrian American consultative meeting

Summary of the meetings of the Syrian American consultative meeting

“Freedom, justice, and dignity” were and still are targets for the Syrian revolution, despite the many terms it dealt with, such as the term “civil war” which was approved in 2012 by the Red Cross[1], or the term “The holly war” which was promoted after the Shiite conflict was strengthened. Alawi – Sunni in Syria, especially after the public intervention of the Lebanese Hezbollah militia to support the Syrian regime in suppressing the protesters.

2022 IRF Forum

2022 IRF Forum

“Azadi”, or freedom in Persian, was present at the International Religious Freedom Forum, which was held at the Press Club in Washington, DC, on October 27-28, 2022. The meeting brought together intellectual and academic personalities and civil society activists to discuss opportunities for developing the reality of religious freedoms. in the world, and the Middle East region.

Beirut Blast, the whole story

Beirut Blast, the whole story

The Lebanese situation represents a real disaster and portends a strong state of violence, which may turn Lebanon into a civil war arena, and this war may be exploited by Israeli parties to try to liquidate many Hezbollah fighters, this terrorist organization that stole Lebanon and the Lebanese in favor of Iran’s great dream, which aims to promote religious extremism in the Middle East. #Hezbollah #Lebanese