Muhsen ALMustafa discussed the reassignment of command positions in the Syrian army, explaining how commanders can remain within the military institution while being separated from direct command of their former formations.
Speaking to Asharq News, Muhsen AlMustafa explains that eased licensing restrictions allow applications to be considered while Washington retains approval authority. He stresses turning unified command into an institution where loyalty to the state supersedes factional affiliation, with doctrine guiding missions, training and equipment, while noting improvements in the army’s structure. He advocates gradual rebuilding with sustainable funding for salaries, training and maintenance. He warns that reliance on a single supporter could create influence, but considers this unlikely given the leadership’s commitment to independent decision-making.
Abwab’s review of Misdad’s first issue discusses “Russian Bases and Syrian Sovereignty” in its section on sovereignty and authority on the ground, covering Russian military presence at Hmeimim and Tartus and its arrangements.
The working paper cites “Toward a Unified National Army: The Ministry of Defense’s Restructuring Plan” and “Syrian Army Discipline: Standards and Sustainability Measures,” published by the Omran Center for Strategic Studies. The citations appear on PDF pages 13 and 16, with the references on PDF page 31. The paper was posted on SSRN on 5 October 2026 and revised on 6 October.
Çağlar Özer’s article in Lectio Socialis cited the English-language paper “Beyond the Axis: Israel’s Approach in Syria from Threat Management to Reshaping the Security Environment.” The citation appears in the discussion on page 8, and the paper is listed in the references on page 16.
The article cites the Arabic study “Beyond the Axis,” published by the Omran Center for Strategic Studies, in its discussion of the geographical distribution of Israeli operations, patterns of intervention, and the shaping of the security environment. Citation markers 1 and 2 appear on page 77; the reference is on page 82, where note 2 refers to the same source. The article appeared in Majallat al-Dirasat al-Filastiniyya, issue 148, Autumn 2026.
Samer Abboud’s study for the Project on Middle East Political Science (POMEPS) cited “What Was Syria’s Violence About?”, an interview conducted by Michael Young and published by Carnegie. The reference appears in footnote 9 in the discussion of Giath Dalla.
The article draws on an analysis of legal and institutional changes when discussing the abolition of Syria’s Grand Mufti position and the transfer of its powers to the Fiqh Scientific Council.
The reading list published on LinkedIn includes “The Logic of Appointments in Syria’s Post-Conflict Defense Sector”, with publication details and a link to the original text.
The Egyptian Institute for Studies bulletin “Us and the World” summarized findings and used data from the longer Arabic study on Israel’s approach in Syria, linking to the Omran publication. The issue title refers to 15 May, while the publication page displays 17 May 2026.
