How Western Media Dealt with the Second Putin-Biden Summit, and its Ramifications with Regards to the Syria File
Nearly six months after their first summit, which took place in Geneva in mid-June, presidents Putin and Biden held their second summit last week, this time virtually. Although the last summit was preceded by a great amount of prediction and analysi…
Jordan… A Hundred Years of Normalization What is the Historical Role of the Emirate/Kingdom? What is the Current Role Towards Syria?
During the last few months, there has been increasing talk about what is being called “normalization with the regime”. What is meant by that is the rapprochement of Arab regimes with the Syrian regime, and in particular: Jordan and UAE.
“Behavior Change” in Western Media and Think Tanks
While many political commentators describe US policy in Syria to be “somewhat mysterious”, at least based on what is publicly stated, the only constant over the last few years is one phrase that has been frequently repeated, and more so lately: “reg…
The World Bank Between the “Arab” Gas Pipeline and the Aswan High Dam
A previous article by the Kassioun Research Unit, entitled: Operation Alpha, Version II, Why “Normalization with the Regime” and Why “Normalization”, dealt with a range of current Syrian issues within the framework of a historical comparison between…
Vegetable Oil Import Data refute the Pretexts of the “Government of Raising Prices”
The Ministry of Internal Trade and Costumer Protection has set the price per liter for sunflower’s seed oil through the “smart card” at 7200 SP, and with only one bottle per month per family. This has become a valid resolution to be applied starting…
Is There a US Policy Towards Syria?!
We are a few days away from the 10-month mark since the Biden administration took office, and most of those following the Syria file continue to be frustrated by the fact that the current administration still does not have a clear or declared Syria…
Operation Alpha, Version II Why “Normalization with the Regime” and Why “Normalization”?
Anyone who is aware of the political dictionary used in Syria, and indeed in most Arab countries as well, knows perfectly well that the word “normalization” is reserved in popular consciousness and memory, and even in the memory of official and unof…
Raising Telecommunication Fees; Have Operating Expenses Really Increased?
Over the past month, resolutions about raising internet, landline, and cellphone fees by the Syrian Telecom, “Syriatel” and “MTN” mobile network providers have taken place. As for landline and the internet, the increase included raising the prices o…
Extending al-Jolani’s Mission… The “Show” Goes on
Since mid-2019, hardly two months pass without al-Jolani makes an appearance to us with a new statement or move. While many see this as his way not to deprive us of his “amiability” and to remind everyone that he is still present and relevant, which…
1.8 Million Syrian Pounds is the average of the Living Expenses of a Family in September 2021
Based on its issue No. 1036, Kassioun adopts a specific method to calculate the living expenses of a Syrian family of 5. This method consists in calculating the costs of the necessary food basket (according to the daily need of an individual for 240…