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 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 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

I joined MEnbar’s podcast @mecouncil.bsky.social to discuss the efforts to unify Syria’s fragmented armed factions into a national defense force. I highlighted the progress made, outlined the key challenges, & emphasised the consequences of continued fragmentation. open.spotify.com/episode/6yfm...

2️⃣ The shape-shifting ‘axis of resistance’ @renadmansour.bsky.social, @haydersh.bsky.social & @haidhaid22.bsky.social explore how Iran & its networks adapt to external pressures. While the axis faces challenges, its resilience is often underestimated. 🔗 www.chathamhouse.org/2025/03/shap...

I joined MEnbar’s podcast @mecouncil.bsky.social to discuss the efforts to unify Syria’s fragmented armed factions into a national defense force. I highlighted the progress made, outlined the key challenges, & emphasised the consequences of continued fragmentation. open.spotify.com/episode/6yfm...

In the second article, @haidhaid22.bsky.social discusses Syria’s post-Assad transition & how its future governance will shape Turkey-Iran competition & regional geopolitical dynamics. (3/8) kalam.chathamhouse.org/articles/syr...

"The choices made now will determine whether the country moves toward a unified, just future or repeats the mistakes of the past." #Syria #Sweida

Without clear answers and genuine transparency, Syria's elections risk becoming another top-down exercise – reinforcing public cynicism rather than restoring trust, writes @haidhaid22.bsky.social via @thenationalnews.com. www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comm...

يوضح مقالي أن إيصال المساعدات إلى السويداء ضروري، لكنه غير كافٍ لإنهاء النقص الحاد في المواد الأساسية في المحافظة. وحده استئناف تدفق الإمدادات التجارية إليها يمكن أن يعالج هذه الأزمة، وعلى الحكومة أن توفّر الحماية لهذه الشحنات تمامًا كما تفعل مع القوافل الإنسانية. www.majalla.com/node/326860

In my latest, I argue that while #aid deliveries to #Sweida are essential, they aren't enough to end the #shortages. Only restoring commercial supply flows can do that, and the government must protect these shipments, just as it does humanitarian convoys. en.majalla.com/node/326849/...

"When expectations go unmet, they harden into disappointment, then anger. The erosion of trust is more than a political risk; it is a spark. Left unaddressed, it can ignite deeper divisions & drag Syria back into the very violence it is desperate to escape." 👇 en.majalla.com/node/326642/...

In my latest, I argue that while #Damascus is saying the right things after the violence in #Sweida, its actions fall short. Without real follow‑through, these pledges risk ringing hollow, deepening mistrust, and leaving the door open to renewed conflict. en.majalla.com/node/326642/...

أشير في مقالي إلى أن رسائل دمشق بعد أحداث العنف في السويداء كانت إيجابية من حيث تركيزها على المحاسبة ومحاربة التحريض الطائفي، لكنها لم تتحول إلى أفعال، ما يهدد بتحولها إلى وعود جوفاء، ويعمّق حالة انعدام الثقة، ويفتح الباب أمام موجات جديدة من العنف. www.majalla.com/node/326653/...

In my latest, I argue that while #Damascus is saying the right things after the violence in #Sweida, its actions fall short. Without real follow‑through, these pledges risk ringing hollow, deepening mistrust, and leaving the door open to renewed conflict. en.majalla.com/node/326642/...

My latest argues that while the #ceasefire has silenced the guns in #Sweida, the root causes of #Syria’s conflict remain unresolved. It outlines urgent steps — from protecting civilians to fostering inclusive dialogue — to prevent a return to bloodshed. www.arab-reform.net/publication/...

The circulated video showing a man in Sweida interrogated at gunpoint about his sect before being executed in cold blood underscores the alarming rise in sectarian tension in Syria. Ignoring it is no solution; it must be confronted head-on. #I_am_Syrian www.zamanalwsl.net/news/article...

#Syria’s Defense and Interior Ministries announced investigations into violations in #Sweida. While the push for #accountability is welcome, these investigations should be led by an independent commission accepted by all parties to ensure credibility. www.syria.tv/%D8%A7%D9%84...

أوضحت في مقالي أن نجاح اتفاق الهدنة في وقف القتال في السويداء لا يعني بالضرورة عودة الأمور إلى ما كانت عليه قبل الاشتباكات. فسوريا تغيرت جذريًا، وإذا لم تبادر القيادة السورية إلى معالجة الأسباب الجذرية للصراع، فلن يدوم هذا الهدوء طويلًا. www.majalla.com/node/326554/...

My latest argues that the ceasefire may have stopped the shooting, but it’s no return to normal. Syria has changed at its core, and without tackling the underlying causes, this calm won’t hold. en.majalla.com/node/326545/...

In my interview with Channel 4, I highlight why many in Sweida are skeptical of Interim President al-Sharaa’s promises to hold perpetrators accountable-and what steps are needed to build confidence and trust in the transitional government. www.channel4.com/news/people-...

In my latest interview, I highlight the fragility of the situation on the ground & stress the need for a genuine process that addresses the underlying drivers of Sweida’s multilayered conflict, as well as the catastrophic ripple effects it has unleashed. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oeR...

In my CNN interview, I discussed the fragile situation in #Sweida after the ceasefire, highlighting ongoing violations & continued fighting. I emphasized the urgency of replacing symbolic gestures with genuine efforts to address the conflict’s root causes. youtube.com/watch?v=crHO...

Reports are emerging of violations against Bedouin communities in Sweida. Just as recent abuses against Druze were condemned, these acts are equally unacceptable and must end. It is now the responsibility of Druze notables and factions to take action to stop them. www.syria.tv/%D9%86%D8%B2...

Reposting my recent policy note for @mecouncil.bsky.social, which unpacks the root causes behind the recent clashes between Sweida factions & forces aligned with Syria’s transitional government. Addressing these underlying tensions is essential for the ceasefire to hold mecouncil.org/publication/...

In my BBC interview, I argued that while the #ceasefire in #Sweida is a welcome step, it won’t prevent future violence if it simply restores the status quo. It should be seen not as a resolution, but as a starting point for deeper political engagement. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpGh...

100 days have passed since Syria’s transitional government assumed office. While too short to expect transformative change, it still marks a key moment to assess direction and coherence. My latest unpacks what’s working, what’s not, and why it matters. en.majalla.com/node/326442/...