Jacob Eriksson

Lecturer in Post-war Recovery Studies, Dept of Politics, Uni of York @uniyorkpolitics Fellow @ProjectSEPAD Heavily Anglicised Swede. RTs = hmm, interesting

[Jacob Eriksson @DrJEriksson]

Pleased to share my latest article, co-authored with @Polscii, out now in @Global_Policy: https://t.co/2hD1FXWSdN. It analyses #ISIS and the #Tishreen movement as revolutionary products of the legitimacy failure of the Iraqi state.

[Jacob Eriksson @DrJEriksson]

These are not merely technical but rather deeply political processes, with profound effects on existing social and political foundations. As any new Syrian government engages with IFIs and international donors, these social impacts need to be prioritised by negotiators.

[Jacob Eriksson @DrJEriksson]

Delighted to share a new report, a product of a workshop with colleagues from @YorkConflict, @brettonwoodspr, @DPI_UK, The Corner House, and others, drawing lessons for #Syria from #Kosovo, #TimorLeste, and #SouthAfrica
https://t.co/BNF659OKnW

[Jacob Eriksson @DrJEriksson]

The analysis cautions against the wholesale adoption of such economic policies, highlighting adverse social consequences of privatisation, transition to market economies, the end of subsidies, and austerity.

[Jacob Eriksson @DrJEriksson]

@littleleedsbeer @littleleedsbeer I messaged you in early January about order #5042 and I still haven’t heard anything about it. We’re now coming up on almost two months since my order, with no updates and no delivery. This is ridiculous

[Jacob Eriksson @DrJEriksson]

Hi @littleleedsbeer. I placed an order (number 5042) two weeks ago and have not heard anything about delivery. Could you give me an update please? Thanks!

[Jacob Eriksson @DrJEriksson]

@littleleedsbeer Hi, it’s now been another two weeks. Any updates to share on that order?

[Mazen Hassoun @HassounMazen]

An important interview from Al Arabiya with Ahmad Al-Sharaa. He finally answered many questions on Syria's future:
1. Liberation Process:
- The Syrian people saved themselves.
- During the liberation process, we ensured no casualties or displacement occurred.
- We strived to make the transition of power as smooth as possible.
- Liberating Syria guarantees security for the region, the Gulf, and Syria for the next 50 years.
- We did not enter Tehran or southern Lebanon; we entered our own cities and villages.
- I do not consider myself the liberator of Syria, everyone who made sacrifices contributed to the liberation.
- The acts of revenge taking place are less than expected, given the scale of the crisis. The previous regime left massive divisions within society.

2. Transitional Process:
- Several political stages will precede the selection of a president.
- The constitution-writing process may take about three years.
- We aim for a constitution that lasts as long as possible, but this is a challenging and lengthy task.
- Organizing elections may take up to four years.
- Proper elections will require a comprehensive population census.
- The National Dialogue Conference will form specialized committees and include voting.
- Syria will need about a year for citizens to feel tangible, fundamental service changes.
- We will announce the dissolution of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham at the National Dialogue Conference.
- Discussions about single-color appointments are accurate because the phase requires harmony.
- The current form of appointments was necessary for the phase and does not exclude anyone.

3. Foreign Relations and Diplomacy:
- We hope the incoming U.S. administration will not adopt its predecessor's policies.
- We hope the Trump administration will lift sanctions on Syria.
- Russia is the second most powerful country in the world and holds great significance.
- We do not want Russia to exit in a manner that undermines its relationship with Syria.
- Syria has strategic interests with Russia.
- Saudi Arabia plays a significant role in Syria's future and has substantial investment opportunities.
- I am proud of everything Saudi Arabia has done for Syria.
- Legal committees will review requests for compensation from countries or groups.
- The United Nations failed to release a single detainee or return one refugee.

4. Kurds role and protests:
- The Syrian Ministry of Defense will integrate Kurdish forces into its ranks.
- We are negotiating with the SDF to resolve the northeast Syria crisis.
- There will be no division of Syria in any form and no federalization.
- Peaceful protests are a legitimate right for any citizen to express their opinion.
- Protests without harming institutions are a right for all segments of society.

[Assal Rad @AssalRad]

Carter on AIPAC ⬇️

[Zaid Al-Ali @zalali]

Some thoughts about Ahmed Sharaa's interview: Generally, some of his instincts are correct (particularly when he says that transitions can be challenging) but it also shows the extent to which he has already decided issues that normally should be negotiated and agreed upon:

[Maher Akraa @maherakraa]

To understand the transformation of Ahmad al-Sharaa (Abu Mohammad al-Julani) and his role in shaping post-Assad Syria, we revisit a pivotal 2021 PBS documentary. Martin Smith’s Frontline interview offers rare insights into Julani’s journey, rivalries, and ambitions. 🧵

[Celine Kasem @celinekasem]

Syrian family members at Al Hijaz train station in Damascus, holding up images of relatives who disappeared under the #Assad regime asking for the truth and for accountability.

[Aaron Y. Zelin @azelin]

SDF ready to hand over border management to Damascus government https://t.co/8NVg0GGWK1

[Jenan Moussa @jenanmoussa]

After days of unrest in various parts of Syria, a show of force by around 300 HTS fighters in Damascus. Notice the Islamic banners, not the new Syrian national flag. And many fighters are masked.

[Maher Akraa @maherakraa]

The so-called 'caretaker government' in Syria seems to have forgotten its limited mandate. Ayesha Dabbas openly rejects diverse opinions on women's issues, undermining the very principle of empowerment, while Anas Khattab speaks of restructuring Syria’s security apparatus as if legitimacy is already theirs to claim. Let’s not forget: you are neither a transitional government nor a body with constitutional authority. The future shape of the state and its institutions is for the people of Syria to decide—not a self-appointed caretaker authority clinging to power.

[Khaled Elgindy @elgindy_]

Israel can’t be starving Palestinians in northern Gaza because it’s already ethnically cleansed it.

It really doesn’t get more disgraceful than this.

[Ahron Bregman @AhronBregman]

Syrian villagers protest Israeli occupation, condemning land grabs during Syria's turmoil. I believe it is just a matter of time before these people start firing at the Israeli intruders who took advantage of the chaos in Syria to occupy more land.
https://t.co/TMrNGsu1bG

[Yezid Sayigh يزيد صايغ @SayighYezid]

If you have access, make sure to read this appropriately sobering & accurate reading by @AbuJamajem of the challenges facing successful political transition and peaceful outcomes in #Syria

How to Hold Syria Together https://t.co/dN5NntKZ4t via @ForeignAffairs

[Simona Foltyn @SimonaFoltyn]

Sectarian unrest is brewing in #Latakia. For @PBS @NewsHour, we spoke to members of the Alawite minority who’ve been attacked, and embedded with HTS General Security who are trying to prevent this tense situation from spiraling into chaos. #Syria

[Mairav Zonszein מרב זונשיין @MairavZ]

At NYC fundraising gala organized by One Israel Fund, incoming US Amb to Israel Mike Huckabee helped raise $35 million for a new medical center in the middle of the occupied West Bank that will serve Jews only. There’s a word for this policy https://t.co/RirMmc4Rdn

[Shane Bauer @shane_bauer]

Today I visited Yarmouk camp, which was once the largest Palestinian community outside Palestine. I once lived here, and these streets were full of people. The Assad regime did this. Remember this the next time you hear that the fall of the Assad regime was bad for Palestinians.