Ahmed Al-Sharaa
An America First Approach to Syria
We should accept that we cannot solve Syria’s problems, at least not right now, and so should not waste precious time and resources on local politics.
Can HTS Build A New Syria?
Engagement with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham demands extreme caution to avoid legitimizing terrorism and extremism. In December 2024, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched a surprise offensive against Syrian regime forces, leading...
Assad Is Gone, Syria’s Captagon Trade Isn’t
Despite its statements vowing to clean up the country, Syria’s new government is unlikely to tackle the profitable narcotics trade. Deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and his inner circle made...
The Road Out of Chaos in Syria
“Chaos,” wrote Albert Camus, constitutes “a form of servitude.” That is why true freedom must be a search for order. Yet, because order itself can be unjust and extreme, there...