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This opinion article examines how repeated patterns of governance, accountability, and the exercise of power shape public trust, arguing that a state's true character is ultimately revealed through its actions rather than its rhetoric.
Syria and Lebanon: Building Sustainable Stability
Syria and Lebanon stand at a pivotal moment in redefining their relationship. Abdulrahman Matar argues that sovereignty, non-intervention, and secure borders provide the most viable path to lasting stability while helping both nations navigate fragile political transitions.
The Politics of Survival: When Communities Lose Faith in the State
Perhaps the most dangerous consequence of governance based on the principle of domination is not merely its failure to build a genuine state, nor its inability to establish legitimacy, partnership, or stability. Rather, it is its tendency to push society toward a critical threshold where individuals begin thinking about...
Café Arrest, Conflicting Files: The Disputed Detention of Hassan Akkad in Damascus
An engaging gathering at R House Coffee brought together participants for meaningful discussions, networking, and the exchange of ideas in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
When Dissent Becomes Synonymous with Disloyalty
An analysis of discrimination and hate speech in Syria, examining their impact on social cohesion, freedom of expression, national identity, and democratic transition.
When Hospitality Hardens: The Anatomy of Violence Against Syrians in Türkiye
An in-depth analysis of rising violence against Syrians in Türkiye, examining xenophobia, misinformation, economic pressures, and social tensions.
A Fragile Ceasefire, An Unfinished War
Middle East, Iran, Israel, United States, fragile ceasefire, Abdulrahman Matar, Gulf states, Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran conflict, coercive diplomacy, regional instability, Netanyahu, Trump administration, international law, geopolitical tensions, Middle East war, Iran nuclear program, GCC strategy, Israel Iran rivalry, regional security
Sound Governance in Syria Is Essential to Reaping the Benefits of Economic Globalization
How sound governance, investment, and globalization could drive Syria’s economic recovery, attract foreign capital, and rebuild national prosperity.
Washington’s evolving Syria strategy signals deeper coordination with Damascus, shifting regional dynamics, and renewed focus on ISIS.
The Assad Regime Still Living Within Us
A powerful reflection on how Assad’s mentality still shapes Syria, and why true liberation requires changing the system, not only the ruler.