by Fayez Sara | Mar 2, 2015 | Opinion
The Middle East has witnessed a flurry of diplomatic activity in recent months, including visits by various leaders from around the world to the region’s capitals, particularly Riyadh. Following all this activity we have seen Jordan, Egypt and Turkey all step up their...
by Fayez Sara | Oct 6, 2014 | Opinion
The ongoing strikes by the international coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) make this an opportune moment to critically assess the international assistance given to the Syrian people since the start of their revolution against President...
by Fayez Sara | Sep 8, 2014 | Opinion
When one looks at the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) it becomes clear that out of all the armed groups in Syria, it is by far the most important, the best funded, armed and organized, and possesses more members than any other. No other group carries out so...
by Fayez Sara | Aug 25, 2014 | Opinion
Not many would disagree that the level of discourse among the Syrian opposition some three-and-a-half years after the eruption of the uprising in Syria is currently in a sorry state. In contrast to what it should be in terms of seriousness, responsibility, and the...
by Fayez Sara | Aug 4, 2014 | Opinion
Leaders of the Syrian National Coalition have come under attack in recent weeks. The attacks focus on accusations of corruption and the misuse of political funds, as well as the existence of secret groups supposedly forming the Coalition’s policies. The attacks are...