The logic of military and security appointments in post-conflict Syria reflects an effort to transition from the logic of networks and factions to that of the state and its institutions. Yet this transition remains governed by a delicate balance between the imperatives of rapid control and organizational trust on the one hand, and the requirements of competence, representation, and legal discipline on the other.
The first year after the regime’s fall reflected a dangerous phase in the nature of Israeli intervention in Syria. It can no longer be understood as a traditional extension of earlier “deterrence” patterns, but rather as part of a broader approach toward Syria in general and the shaping of its southern security sphere in particular.
The fall of the Assad regime reopened the question of the army as a state institution rather than an instrument of authoritarian rule, at a moment defined by a security vacuum and military fragmentation that compelled the state to rebuild centralized military decision-making and a legal monopoly over force
The discipline demonstrated during the execution of recent military operations represents a strategic opportunity to redefine the relationship between the army and society on the basis of law rather than fear. It must be sustained and carried forward, evolving into an institutional culture
Introduction Following the fall of the Assad regime, a critical opportunity has emerged to conduct thorough and methodical security vetting operations targeting all commercial enterprises. These operations, grounded in official documentation issued by state ministries, aim to uncover companies linked…
Key Messages Background On September 22, 2024, Bashar al-Assad issued Legislative Decree No. 27 of 2024,(1) granting a general amnesty for crimes committed before this date. This decree is the latest in a series of amnesty decrees issued by the regime,…
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Reserve service has been one of the most significant human resource components of the Syrian Regime Army, yet it has also posed one of the greatest challenges and obstacles for Syrians, especially after 2011. This is due to its extended…
On September 3, 2023, Bashar al-Assad announced Legislative Decree 32 of 2023(1), which nullified Legislative Decree 109 of 1968 and its subsequent amendments. Which eventually had established the Military Field Court(2). With this new decree, all ongoing cases will be transferred to…
Summary A new travel agency with offices in Damascus and Dubai recently announced direct flights from Damascus to European cities for the first time in over a decade. Our research reveals that the agency and its Greece-based “exclusive” partner airline…
