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China and Russia Seek to Reshape the Global Geopolitical Map: What Are the Measures?
In a move that reflects a deep strategic shift in global energy alliances, China continues to strengthen its partnership with Russia through giant energy projects, challenging American pressures and Western sanctions. These moves are not just transient commercial deals, but a redrawing of the geopolitical energy map of the world.

Security Guarantees for Ukraine: Between Western Promises and Moscow's Fears
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, discussions are intensifying in Western capitals about the form of security guarantees that can be offered to Kyiv in the post-war phase. European officials believe that new American offers to provide air and intelligence support represent the "crucial step" that Europe is waiting for to justify sending troops to Ukrainian territory.

Syria Between the Suffering of Poverty and the Hope of New Strategies
After poverty rates reached shocking levels ranging between 70 and 90 percent, Syria announces a national strategy to combat this phenomenon that has exhausted society during the long years of war. Finance Minister Mohammad Yasser Barnieh describes the new vision with ambitious slogans: "No beggar in the street, no orphan without care, and no poor family without support." But the road from slogans to reality is thorny and complex.

Syrian Refugees in Lebanon: Between the Reality of Return and Future Challenges
Syria is witnessing a remarkable wave of return for refugees, with more than 200,000 Syrian refugees returning from Lebanon since the beginning of 2025, according to a UN official. These numbers, despite their magnitude, still represent a small part of the number of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, which hosts about 1.5 million Syrians.

China's Dominance in Rare Minerals: A Strategic Trap or Economic Reality?
In the conference hall of "Risen Nonferrous Metals" company, part of the "China Rare Earth Group", Zhang Shigang stands confidently to talk about his country's dominance in the rare minerals market. His statements were not just boasting; they reflected an economic reality that has accumulated over three decades of government-supported strategic planning.

Wage Reform in Syria: Between Aspirations and Challenges
In an attempt to address the economic challenges facing Syria, Finance Minister Mohammad Yasser Barnieh emphasizes that his ministry "works for the service of the community and is not a tax collection ministry as some believe." This statement comes in the context of a series of financial reforms aimed at improving the living conditions of citizens, especially public sector employees.

Do Economic Facilitation in Syria Translate to Real Stability?
Tom Brack, Washington's envoy to Damascus, confirmed that the country's stability can only be achieved by enabling the economy to function. This new vision was embodied in the recent American decision to ease restrictions on civilian exports to Syria, a notable shift from policies that have lasted for more than a decade.

Syria Between Aggression and Stability: Will the New American Efforts Succeed?
At a moment when Syria seems on the brink of a historic transformation, voices in the U.S. Congress are calling for an end to the Israeli aggression on its territory. This position, presented by members of both the Democratic and Republican parties, may indicate a new turning point in international politics towards Syria, which has been exhausted by more than 14 years of war.

Putin Conditions Prior Preparation for Meeting with Zelensky.. and the Political Solution Remains Elusive
Despite ongoing American diplomatic efforts to stop the war in Ukraine, Moscow and Kyiv continue to exchange conditions that seem far apart, while battles on the ground continue unabated. In this context, the Kremlin reiterated its position that any meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian presidents must be preceded by careful preparation, indicating that the road to direct negotiations is still long.

The Lifting of the American Sanctions on Syria and the Challenges Ahead
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced the lifting of the sanctions imposed for years on the export of most American goods, services, and technology to Syria. This decision, which came in implementation of Presidential Executive Order No. (14312) issued in June 2025, represents a radical shift in American policy towards Syria and opens the door to important questions about its economic and political implications.

Security Guarantees and Territorial Demands in Ukraine Negotiations
In a development that reflects the ongoing diplomatic maneuvers surrounding the war in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated his country's fundamental conditions for launching a genuine peace process. These demands, which range from security guarantees to territorial concessions, show that Moscow still maintains a strong position despite international and field pressures.

Syria in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation: The Discourse of Sovereignty and the Memory of Shared Suffering
In the meeting hall in Jeddah, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shabani stood to deliver a clear message to the Islamic world: the rejection of the legitimization of Israeli occupation and the affirmation that Syria, despite its wounds, has not been broken. His speech came at a critical moment, as the Islamic world gathers while Gaza is besieged and international law is violated daily.