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Ishtar Al Shami

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Ishtar Al Shami is a Syrian writer and activist. 

Recent Policy Analysis by Ishtar Al Shami

Syria's Minister of Foreign Affairs Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani speaks during a meeting with Syrian diaspora after the International Conference on Syria in Paris on February 13, 2025 - source: Reuters
Brief Analysis
Allowing Political Opposition in the New Syria
Apr 17, 2025
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  • Ishtar Al Shami
Gathering in Suwayda, Facebook: السويداء الثورة و الحراك السلمي
Brief Analysis
Suwayda Protests Continue Despite Growing Pressure
Jun 7, 2024
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  • Ishtar Al Shami
Protesting Syrians in the town of Suwayda hold signs and Druze flags - source: Reuters
Brief Analysis
Nonviolent Protest Movement in Suweida Continues to Resurrect Calls from the Syrian Revolution
Dec 18, 2023
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  • Ishtar Al Shami
The Iconic Tower in the New Administrative Capital
Brief Analysis
Egyptians Quietly Lambast Sisi’s "Accomplishments" Ahead of Elections
Nov 1, 2023
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  • Ishtar Al Shami
The Reality of Normalization with Assad: Syrians’ Perspectives
Jul 11, 2023
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  • Ishtar Al Shami
Brief Analysis
Insight into As-Suwayda’s Position in the Syrian Situation
Oct 12, 2022
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  • Ishtar Al Shami
All Policy Analysis by Ishtar Al Shami
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