Shelly Kittleson

Analysis: As massive amounts of allegedly embezzled state funds are found, Iraq's new PM claims to be leading a mission against the corrupt. Will he succeed?

Damascus's outreach to the Kurdish National Council follows its integration agreement with the SDF and new power-sharing arrangements in Syria's northeast

Tribes played a key role in military operations against the SDF, and their loyalty could prove vital to the future of statebuilding in Syria

Trust is scarce and progress thinner as Damascus and the SDF edge closer to a deadline they appear unable - or unwilling - to meet

Recent clashes between government forces and French-speaking fighters in northern Syria have rekindled concerns about military and social integration

The New Arab interviewed dozens of Syrian sheikhs over several months, exploring tribal networks Syrians rely on in times of need and weakened state control

In-depth: Syria's network of over 100 prisons, where thousands were detained, tortured, and killed, has come to symbolise the brutality of the Assad regime

In-depth: Iraqi militias once crossed their western neighbour's border at will, having played a role in supporting Assad during Syria's war.