Macron Visit Highlights Syria’s Uncertain Future for Religious Minorities July 9, 2026 — Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa had hoped to showcase his country’s transformation toward democracy during French President Emmanuel Macron’s historic visit to Damascus this week. Instead, the visit was overshadowed by...
Coalition Asks U.S. to Intervene in Case of Syrian ChristianJuly 2, 2026 — Advocacy groups recently wrote Thomas Barrack, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Türkiye and Envoy to Syria and Iraq, asking the U.S. to intervene in the detention of a Syrian...
Videos Show Damage to Historic Iraqi Assyrian Church June 19, 2026 — Videos circulating on social media this week appear to show extensive damage inside Mar Kiryakos Church in the village of Sharanish in Iraq’s Dohuk Governorate, prompting concern among Assyrians and...
Syrian Churches Quietly Meet Following Violent Attack April 10, 2026 — While Syrian Christians usually celebrate Easter with parades and various children’s activities, no celebrations took place this year. Christians simply attended prayer meetings inside their churches. This follows an incident...
Kurdish Commander Appointed to New Role as Syria’s Deputy Minister of Defense March 11, 2026 — Leaders in Damascus have appointed outspoken Kurdish commander Sipan Hemo to serve as the new Deputy Minister of Defense, a position that will reportedly focus mainly on eastern Syria. The news comes amid growing efforts by...
Islamic State Announces ‘New Phase’ in Syria as U.S. Military WithdrawsFebruary 25, 2026 — The Islamic State terror group has launched an unusual series of attacks in Syria during the last week, part of what it calls a “new phase of operations” against the...
Syria 2025 In Review: A Year of Violence and UncertaintyJanuary 15, 2026 — By Linda Burkle, PhD, ICC Fellow It has been a little more than a year since the collapse in December 2024 of 50 years of the totalitarian dictatorship under Syrian President Assad. This article provides an update...
One Year After Assad, Continued Uncertainty for Persecuted Minorities in Syria December 8, 2025 — Celebrating one year since the toppling of longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad, Syrians this week are taking to the streets of Damascus in scenes of mass joy accompanied by fireworks, festive music, and the new national...
U.S. Weighs Permanent Sanctions Relief for Syria After Al-Sharaa White House Visit November 14, 2025 — Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the White House earlier this week, marking the first visit from a Syrian head of state since the country's independence in 1946. His trip comes...
Syria’s President to Visit White House in Historic First November 7, 2025 — Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is slated to visit the White House on Monday, marking the first-ever visit by a Syrian president to Washington, D.C., and al-Sharaa's second meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump...
