Alaa Alkhatib
Syrian researcher and writer specializing in political, economic, and social affairs, with a focus on identity, state-building, cultural dialogue, and the role of religion in public life. Based in Vienna, he is also a senior geopolitical strategist and energy analyst, and the founder of Salaminfo.com for Research.
Between the SDF and Suwayda: The Cycle of Fear Threatening Syria’s Future
The SDF and Suwayda reveal a deeper challenge facing Syria: a cycle of fear that drives communities toward foreign protection while making the central state more rigid. Breaking that cycle may determine whether Syria can build a unified and inclusive future.
The Politics of Fear in Syria
An analysis of fear, identity, Islamophobia, and secularism in Syria, and how political polarization is reshaping the country’s future.