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American Sanctions on Syria: Their Reality, Previous Experiences, and Possible Solutions

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📺 Episode: American Sanctions on Syria: Their Reality, Previous Experiences, and Possible Solutions

What are U.S. sanctions on Syria really about? In this episode, we break down:
1️⃣ How sanctions evolved from 2004 to the Caesar Act
2️⃣ What Syria can learn from Iran, Cuba, Libya, and Iraq
3️⃣ Realistic reforms Syria must pursue to lift sanctions
4️⃣ The international community’s role in supporting change

Sanctions won’t end without serious reform. This episode explores the political, legal, and economic paths forward.
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نزوح بلا عودة، انه الشرق الأوسط الجديد

يشهد لبنان موجة نزوح جديدة للشيعة باتجاه سوريا والعراق هربًا من الأزمة الاقتصادية. رغم اعتقادهم أن النزوح مؤقت، اصطدمت الأسر بارتفاع الإيجارات في دمشق وصعوبة التأقلم. بعضهم توجه إلى دير الزور تحت حماية حزب الله، بينما خصصت ميليشيات عراقية في ديالى شققًا ومساعدات للأسر النازحة.

يشير التقرير إلى أن هذه التحركات قد تعيد تشكيل النفوذ في المنطقة، مع احتمال قيام نظام شيعي يمتد من العراق إلى سوريا، مما يعزز التحولات الديموغرافية والسياسية في الشرق الأوسط.

CSIORS Senior Advisor Issam Khoury Discusses Impact of Lebanon’s War on Syria on CNBC

Issam Khoury, Senior Advisor at the Czech-Slovak Institute of Oriental Studies, discussed Lebanon’s ongoing conflict and its repercussions on Syria during a CNBC interview. Khoury highlighted the influx of refugees from Hezbollah-controlled areas into Syria, raising concerns about regional stability. He also examined Iran’s role in deepening Syrian-Lebanese ties and emphasized the potential return of pre-2011 diplomatic dynamics. Khoury urged Syrian leaders to adopt a cautious but proactive approach in navigating the crisis.

هل سيقتل خامنئي؟

This documentary-style analysis delves into the political and economic transformations occurring in the Middle East, with a focus on the roles of Hezbollah, Hamas, and the governments of Iran and Israel. Explore how political Islam influences these changes and the economic initiatives that challenge Iran’s dominance in the region.

Syrian People’s Council: Between Change and Noise

Dive into the upcoming elections for the Syrian People’s Council, scheduled for July 15, 2024. This video provides an in-depth analysis of the sectarian distribution of parliamentary seats, the influence of the Syrian security apparatus, and the potential changes in the political landscape. Learn about the role of minority groups and the impact of the Syrian civil war on parliamentary representation.

The horizon of American strikes on Shiite militias

Researcher Issam Khoury outlines Iran’s historical involvement in regional conflicts and recent escalations, such as Hamas attacks on Israeli settlements. In response, the Biden administration conducted airstrikes targeting Iranian-affiliated groups, signaling a readiness to confront indirect Iranian influence.

The article suggests strategies for Washington, including expanding airstrikes on the Syrian-Iraqi border and supporting Arab groups to counter Iranian proxies. It references the “Parallel Zones Project” as a potential framework for restoring stability in the region.

Assad and Me

“Assad and Me” blends personal biography and national history. It is a description of the Syrian revolt and the murderous regime it opposed. I am the first Syrian journalist to cover the events of the Syrian revolution inside Syria; this is my report years after the catastrophe in my country.

الطاقة النووية بين الحرب والسلم

الطاقة النووية بين الحرب والسلم، كتاب بحثي، يتناول ملف الطاقة النووية بشقية السلمي والعسكري، وانعكاسات هذا الملف على قضايا السلم الإقليمي والدولي
الكتاب غني بالتفاصيل حول أثر النزاعين الإسرائيلي- العربي، والشيعي-السني في تأجيج التسابق على امتلاك الطاقة النووية، رغم أن مقومات دول إقليم الشرق الأوسط وشمالي إفريقيا بغنى عن هذه الطاقة
كما يوضح الكتاب، علاقة الملف النووي الإيراني بملف تصدير الثورة الإسلامية الإيرانية لخارج حدودها، وآليات الجمهورية الإسلامية الإيرانية في فرض نفوذها في دول مثل العراق، سوريا، اليمن، ولبنان