Op-ed: The First Election in The New Syria: A Missed Opportunity

On October 5, 2025, Syria held its first parliamentary election since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, a moment that could have marked a turning point to the country's democratic future. However, as our Executive Director, Mohammad Al Abdallah, along with Jalal Alhamad and Riad Ali, argue in their op-ed for the Foreign Policy Centre, the process was deeply flawed and failed to meet even the minimum standards for free and fair elections. Read the full article here.