The Syria Report (2025-05-27). Syria's Prospects of Debt Restructuring Entangled in Geopolitical Calculations. cadtm.org

Prof. Louis René Beres (2025-05-27). Israel, Syria and Jihadi Terror. moderndiplomacy.eu On May 13, 2025, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will cease sanctions against Syria "to give them a chance at greatness." As part of that statement, Trump chortled to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman: "Oh, what I do for the crown prince." But will any such cheerful banter have policy consequences for Israel? …

Steven Ganot (2025-05-27). Kurdish-Led Forces Trade Detainees With Syrian Interim Government. themedialine.org

Reuters (2025-05-27). Syria and Israel in direct talks focused on security, sources say. haaretz.com While the direct talks are currently focused on joint security, such as preventing conflict and reducing Israeli incursions into Syrian border villages, two of the sources said they may help pave the way for broader political understandings…