Yasser Ashkar

Executive Director /SYRIAWISE. English/Arabic Translator/Interpreter. Former instructor/Istanbul Uni.Studies U.S. Gov/Public Policy. Father to Laurie & Cebai.

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With wit, irony, and subtle symbolism, The Slough offers a compelling reflection on language, status, and the hidden realities that shape human relationships.

https://t.co/pQGNaYNX9M

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More than 13 years after the disappearance of Rania al-Abbasi and her six children, new findings are shedding light on one of Syria’s most painful cases of enforced disappearance. A story of loss, truth, and the long search for accountability.

https://t.co/RpAW0UQbwb

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Washington’s Syria policy is entering a new phase. Eva J. Koulouriotis explores the strategic meaning behind CENTCOM’s latest message on Damascus, ISIS, and regional stability.

https://t.co/fwkpD8RNIN

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Foad Abdul Aziz examines the deeper legacy of Assadism in Syria, and why removing Assad alone was never enough to achieve real change, freedom, and democratic transformation.

https://t.co/DRL7cFWY4j

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Syria’s return to SWIFT is no longer just a political issue, it is a test of trust, transparency, and banking reform. Dr. Osama Kadi examines the “Gap Assessment” process shaping Syria’s path back to the global financial system.

https://t.co/ju0oAyitGB

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Abdulrahman Matar examines Syria’s latest reshuffle as a deeper shift toward centralized power, state-controlled narratives, and tighter institutional control.

https://t.co/IqzwRv6AWf

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In a climate shaped by fear and polarization, Alaa Alkhatib examines how Islamophobia and the fear of secularism are reshaping political discourse and state-building in Syria.

#Syria #Politics #Islamophobia #Secularism

https://t.co/sVgFSc7Rtg

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In a compelling analysis, Abdulrahman Matar examines the struggle over state-building and political legitimacy in post-Assad Syria, arguing that rebuilding the country requires transparency, inclusion, and genuine civic participation.

https://t.co/ce3LDAwEY8

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In a compelling analysis, Dr. Musa Al-Halool examines how Syria’s dialects evolved from symbols of power and marginalization into expressions of identity, plurality, and social transformation in post-2011 Syria.

https://t.co/0Jt93Nw27J

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@KinanahA @AlekhbariahSY 💐

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Dr. Osama Kadi lays out a roadmap to boost Syria’s global competitiveness, through reform, quality standards, and sustainable growth.
https://t.co/riSsIECZaI

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Dr. Osama Kadi outlines a roadmap to restore Syria’s competitiveness, driven by governance reform, quality standards, and sustainable growth.

https://t.co/riSsIECZaI

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Abdulrahman Raboa examines Syria’s first trials as a crucial step toward justice and stability.

https://t.co/50qQ4bDoRF

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Lina Karaso: Cautious Western engagement could help stabilize post-Assad Syria and strengthen state institutions.

https://t.co/e1VEjKIjYj

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🚨 #Iran News Alert
In an exclusive message to Simay Azadi on today’s cross-party conference at the UK Parliament, MP @BobBlackman welcomed the looming prospect of the IRGC being designated as a terrorist organization in the UK: “As Chairman of the British Committee for Iran Freedom, and on behalf of hundreds of members from both the House of Commons and the House of Lords across all parties who have pursued this issue in Parliament for over 16 years, I warmly welcome this announcement.”

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Great news.

Amjad Youssef, linked to the Assad regime and responsible for the 2013 Tadamon massacre in Damascus, has been arrested. A crime etched in Syrian memory where civilians were executed and buried in a pit, has finally reached a moment of accountability.

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#Breaking Iran News Alert
Iran’s judiciary has announced the execution of Hamed Validi and Nima Shahi.
Arrested before the so-called 12-day war and charged with PMOI membership, both were later falsely linked to the war.

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Rebuilding Syria starts with opportunity, not aid. As Dr. Osama Kadi often highlights, small businesses can drive real recovery.
https://t.co/6zwmLiA98Z