My comments to Reuters on the displacement caused by the violence in Sweida, and the complex challenges of return and rebuilding communal coexistence. www.reuters.com/world/syrias...

My latest unpacks the recent standoff between Syrian security forces and a French jihadist faction in Idlib, revealing how it fits into Damascus’s evolving strategy on foreign fighters and what it means moving forward. en.majalla.com/node/328060/...

يناقش مقالي مواجهة الأمن السوري مع فرقة "الغرباء" الفرنسية كمدخل لتحليل استراتيجية الحكومة الانتقالية تجاه المقاتلين الأجانب والثغرات الكامنة فيها. www.majalla.com/node/328098/...

My latest looks at how unresolved property violations are driving local conflict in Syria, and what authorities have (or haven’t) done to help people reclaim what was taken. Until addressed properly, these disputes will continue to undermine prospects for lasting peace en.majalla.com/node/327989/...

My latest looks at how unresolved property violations are driving local conflict in Syria, and what authorities have (or haven’t) done to help people reclaim what was taken. Until addressed properly, these disputes will continue to undermine prospects for lasting peace en.majalla.com/node/327989/...

In a positive step, the Syrian Justice Minister announced that public trials for those accused of violations during the March coastal violence will be held soon. It’s essential that victims' families are informed and able to attend. syria.tv/334487

My latest argues that support to Syria depends not only on need, but on the conditions that allow it to be delivered. That responsibility rests squarely with Damascus, which must ensure the environment enables, rather than obstructs, effective delivery. en.majalla.com/node/327872/...

My latest argues that support to Syria depends not only on need, but on the conditions that allow it to be delivered. That responsibility rests squarely with Damascus, which must ensure the environment enables, rather than obstructs, effective delivery. en.majalla.com/node/327872/...

@haidhaid22.bsky.social on critical reaction to Syria’s recent parliamentary election/selection: en.majalla.com/node/327757/...

Fixing representation gaps in the legislative body through presidential appointments alone risks addressing symptoms, not root causes. Without urgently reviving political life, both the next elections and parliament’s ability to function will be undermined. en.majalla.com/node/327757/...

Fixing representation gaps in the legislative body through presidential appointments alone risks addressing symptoms, not root causes. Without urgently reviving political life, both the next elections and parliament’s ability to function will be undermined. en.majalla.com/node/327757/...

My latest covers the backlash sparked by donations from the #Hamsho family at a high-profile fundraiser attended by the #Syrian president, raising questions about the transitional authorities' handling of ex-regime #cronies and potential backroom deals. en.majalla.com/node/327649/...

يسلط مقالي الضوء على المبالغ التي قدّمتها عائلة #حمشو خلال حفل جمع تبرعات رفيع المستوى حضره الرئيس الشرع، والتي أثارت موجة من الانتقادات، وتساؤلات حول كيفية تعامل السلطات الانتقالية مع شخصيات مرتبطة بالنظام السابق، وإمكانية وجود صفقات تُبرم خلف الكواليس. www.majalla.com/node/327688

يسلط مقالي الضوء على المبالغ التي قدّمتها عائلة #حمشو خلال حفل جمع تبرعات رفيع المستوى حضره الرئيس الشرع، والتي أثارت موجة من الانتقادات، وتساؤلات حول كيفية تعامل السلطات الانتقالية مع شخصيات مرتبطة بالنظام السابق، وإمكانية وجود صفقات تُبرم خلف الكواليس. www.majalla.com/node/327688

My latest covers the backlash sparked by donations from the #Hamsho family at a high-profile fundraiser attended by the #Syrian president, raising questions about the transitional authorities' handling of ex-regime #cronies and potential backroom deals. en.majalla.com/node/327649/...

My in-depth report on how HLP rights violations have been addressed during the first six months of Syria’s post-regime transition. The report highlights both formal and informal efforts to reclaim property, identifies key challenges, and sets out an actionable roadmap. paxforpeace.nl/publications...

Amid a wave of high-profile fundraising campaigns in Syria, a $2.1mn donation from the family of Assad crony Mohammed Hamsho was condemned as a brazen attempt to launder the family’s reputation, @haidhaid22.bsky.social writes. en.majalla.com/node/327649/...

1/3 With #Syria’s (indirect) #parliamentary #elections less than a week away, I’ve put together an explainer on how the process works and the key issues to watch. A guide for both experts and observers. www.arab-reform.net/publication/...

1/3 With #Syria’s (indirect) #parliamentary #elections less than a week away, I’ve put together an explainer on how the process works and the key issues to watch. A guide for both experts and observers. www.arab-reform.net/publication/...

رغم تراجع تهريب المخدرات بعد سقوط النظام، يواجه الأردن اليوم تهديدًا جديدًا يتمثل في التهريب الجوي. هذا التحول يضع المملكة أمام نمط جديد من الحروب، لا يُخاض عبر عدائي الحدود، بل بالطائرات المسيّرة والبالونات، ناقلًا ساحة المواجهة من الجغرافيا إلى التكنولوجيا. www.majalla.com/node/327476/...

My latest examines the escalating #rivalry between #Israel & #Türkiye in #Syria, unpacking its key drivers, each country’s approach & the growing risk it poses. Without a framework to manage this #tension, the risk of miscalculation is high. en.majalla.com/node/327445/...

My latest examines the escalating #rivalry between #Israel & #Türkiye in #Syria, unpacking its key drivers, each country’s approach & the growing risk it poses. Without a framework to manage this #tension, the risk of miscalculation is high. en.majalla.com/node/327445/...

رغم تراجع تهريب المخدرات بعد سقوط النظام، يواجه الأردن اليوم تهديدًا جديدًا يتمثل في التهريب الجوي. هذا التحول يضع المملكة أمام نمط جديد من الحروب، لا يُخاض عبر عدائي الحدود، بل بالطائرات المسيّرة والبالونات، ناقلًا ساحة المواجهة من الجغرافيا إلى التكنولوجيا. www.majalla.com/node/327476/...

This shift marks a new phase in the regional drug war—one where technology, not geography, defines the battlefield. While land routes can be fenced and patrolled, airspace is harder to police, and airborne “mules” are far more difficult to track or intercept. en.majalla.com/node/327517/...

This shift marks a new phase in the regional drug war—one where technology, not geography, defines the battlefield. While land routes can be fenced and patrolled, airspace is harder to police, and airborne “mules” are far more difficult to track or intercept. en.majalla.com/node/327517/...

My latest examines the Israel–Syria talks, the likelihood of a deal amid rising U.S. pressure, and the challenges any agreement would face – especially as Washington prioritises optics over substance to deliver a deal Trump can showcase at the upcoming UN gathering. en.majalla.com/node/327415/...

With all eyes on #al-Sharaa's #US visit, my latest explores the significance of the trip and the key themes of his upcoming #UNGA speech. It stresses that the true impact won’t come from words alone, but from the actions that follow. www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comm...

On the mismatch in Israeli-Syrian negots & how it could feed deep ongoing instability. “For Syria, talks are a means to reduce conflict and assert sovereignty; for Israel, they serve as an extension of its strategy of coercion” writes @haidhaid22.bsky.social en.majalla.com/node/327415/...

My latest examines the Israel–Syria talks, the likelihood of a deal amid rising U.S. pressure, and the challenges any agreement would face – especially as Washington prioritises optics over substance to deliver a deal Trump can showcase at the upcoming UN gathering. en.majalla.com/node/327415/...

Reclaiming What Was Taken Housing, land, and property (HLP) rights in post-Assad Syria. Report by @haidhaid22.bsky.social for PAX. paxforpeace.nl/publications...

In just days, Syria's transitional authorities are set to form a parliament between September 15 and 20. How will the body be formed? Will there be elections? And what powers does it enjoy? Don't miss @haidhaid22.bsky.social's analysis for @chathamhouse.org www.chathamhouse.org/2025/09/syri...

Syria’s transitional authorities are set to form a new legislative body in September, the first such initiative since the fall of Bashar Al Assad’s regime. Read @haidhaid22.bsky.social's (@chmenap.bsky.social) latest for @chathamhouse.org ⤵️

@haidhaid22.bsky.social for @chathamhouse.org on Syria's upcoming semi-elections: www.chathamhouse.org/2025/09/syri...

For the first time, the #Syrian Interior Ministry published photos of security members arrested for #violations, in this case linked to beating a detainee to death. This is a step toward #transparency, but real accountability requires making their trials public. www.facebook.com/syrianmoi/po...

رغم تزايد التكهنات في الفترة الأخيرة بشأن اقتراب التوصل إلى اتفاق بين سوريا وإسرائيل، أوضح في مقالي أن عقيدة نتنياهو القائمة على "السلام عبر القوة" - والتي تجسدها الهجمات المتكررة على سوريا - تُضعف هذه التوقعات وتقلل من فرص التوصل إلى تسوية، رغم محاولات دمشق الحثيثة. www.majalla.com/node/327263/...

My comments to the AP on the recent wave of displacement from Sweida, warning that this crisis will persist in the absence of political talks between Damascus and Sweida. apnews.com/article/syri...

My in-depth report on how HLP rights violations have been addressed during the first six months of Syria’s post-regime transition. The report highlights both formal and informal efforts to reclaim property, identifies key challenges, and sets out an actionable roadmap. paxforpeace.nl/publications...

My latest examines the transitional government’s efforts to hold its forces accountable, noting that while some progress has been made, a persistent lack of transparency continues to undermine credibility and public trust. #Syria #Accountability #Justice #Transition en.majalla.com/node/327126/...

Couple months old, but still worth reading: @haidhaid22.bsky.social for @mecouncil.bsky.social on limitations of efforts to unify Syria's armed factions into a new national army: mecouncil.org/publication/...

My latest examines the transitional government’s efforts to hold its forces accountable, noting that while some progress has been made, a persistent lack of transparency continues to undermine credibility and public trust. #Syria #Accountability #Justice #Transition en.majalla.com/node/327126/...

مع تعثر المفاوضات، يتحرك شيوخ العشائر للدعوة إلى مواجهة مسلّحة مع قسد. ورغم تزايد خطر اندلاع العنف، تلتزم دمشق الصمت، ما يترك التساؤل مفتوحًا: هل ستتدخل لمنع جولة جديدة من إراقة الدماء أم ستستغل الفوضى لتشديد قبضتها على شمال شرق سوريا؟ www.arab-reform.net/ar/publicati... [email protected]

With talks stalled, tribal leaders are rallying for armed confrontation with the SDF. Damascus remains silent, leaving open whether it will prevent another round of bloodshed or use the turmoil to tighten its grip on the northeast. www.arab-reform.net/publication/... via @arabreforminit.bsky.social

مع تعثر المفاوضات، يتحرك شيوخ العشائر للدعوة إلى مواجهة مسلّحة مع قسد. ورغم تزايد خطر اندلاع العنف، تلتزم دمشق الصمت، ما يترك التساؤل مفتوحًا: هل ستتدخل لمنع جولة جديدة من إراقة الدماء أم ستستغل الفوضى لتشديد قبضتها على شمال شرق سوريا؟ www.arab-reform.net/ar/publicati... [email protected]

With talks stalled, tribal leaders are rallying for armed confrontation with the SDF. Damascus remains silent, leaving open whether it will prevent another round of bloodshed or use the turmoil to tighten its grip on the northeast. www.arab-reform.net/publication/... via @arabreforminit.bsky.social

يتناول مقالي أمثلة من المقاومة المجتمعية لمشاريع استثمارية، مسلّطًا الضوء على خلل بنيوي في نموذج إعادة الإعمار في سوريا - نموذج يفرض المشاريع على الناس بدل إشراكهم - ويدعو إلى نهج جديد يضع السوريين في قلب عملية إعادة البناء. www.majalla.com/node/327065

My latest examines episodes of community pushback against investment projects to highlight a structural flaw in Syria’s reconstruction model - one that imposes projects on people - and calls for a new approach that puts Syrians at the center of the rebuilding process. en.majalla.com/node/327059/...

يتناول مقالي أمثلة من المقاومة المجتمعية لمشاريع استثمارية، مسلّطًا الضوء على خلل بنيوي في نموذج إعادة الإعمار في سوريا - نموذج يفرض المشاريع على الناس بدل إشراكهم - ويدعو إلى نهج جديد يضع السوريين في قلب عملية إعادة البناء. www.majalla.com/node/327065

My latest examines episodes of community pushback against investment projects to highlight a structural flaw in Syria’s reconstruction model - one that imposes projects on people - and calls for a new approach that puts Syrians at the center of the rebuilding process. en.majalla.com/node/327059/...

With #tribal forces mobilising against the #SDF in the #northeast, #Damascus must act swiftly to prevent further bloodshed rather than stand on the sidelines and attempt to leverage the unrest to reassert control over contested Arab-majority areas. en.majalla.com/node/326938/...

Great convo on the very incomplete state of military integration, Sharaa’s avoidance of the d-word, Turkish and Israeli policy, and more