foreign policy

28 09, 2023

From obscure figure to Syrian opposition heavyweight: How did Abdurrahman Mustafa rise?

By Walid Al Nofal|2023-10-01T18:31:59+02:00September 28, 2023|

Abdurrahman Mustafa, the head of the Syrian Interim Government, was a relatively obscure figure with little background in politics before 2014. Today, he sits at the top of Syria’s political opposition, bolstered by major Turkish support. How did his star rise?

25 09, 2023

Assad ‘looking for handouts’ on rare trip to China

By Hanna Davis|2023-10-04T16:31:23+02:00September 25, 2023|

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visited China for the first time in nearly 20 years this week, deepening ties between the two countries in the hopes of increased financial support that may not be forthcoming.