Editorial Note: Unprecedented Uncertainty

Aoun al-Dadat Crossing: The Intersection of Extortion and Lawlessness

The Aoun al-Dadat crossing in northern Syria epitomizes corruption and abuse, with displaced families suffering extortion and violence under local powerbroker Zakouri’s control.

Syrian Entrepreneurship in Türkiye

Syrian businesses in Türkiye boost the economy with jobs and exports but face anti-immigrant sentiment, regulatory hurdles, and limited resources.

US Sanctions Legislation Up in the Air

With Caesar expiring soon and the Anti-Normalization Act parked in the Senate, what have Syrian Americans been advocating? What are the points of contention?

Beijing's Empty Promises to Damascus

China's promises of investment, including those made after Syria’s admission to the Belt and Road Initiative, remain unfulfilled, hindered by instability, sanctions, and Russian-Iranian dominance.

External Contribution: Steven Heydemann Smith College, and The Brookings Institution

Syria in the Crosshairs: US Policy in the Trump Administration What does Trump’s presidency mean for Syria? Professor Heydemann shares his views on the main characteristics of the incoming administration and the possible scenarios.

Interview: Ibrahim Olabi

Founder of The Syrian Legal Development Programme and Barrister at Guernica 37 Justice for Syria: The Role of Litigation and Accountability This interview highlights how litigation and accountability foster justice and stability in Syria, tackling challenges like sanctions, funding, and normalization in a post-conflict transition.