A series of in-depth dossiers compiled by the Rojava Information Center (RIC), detailing the evolution of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from ruthless Islamist militants to internationally-legitimated government of Syria. But can a leopard really change its spots so easily?
- “When Jihadism Learns to Smile: HTS’ Evolution and its Current Presence in North and Northwestern Syria” (June 15, 2023)
- “From Idlib to Damascus – HTS’ Evolution Into the Syrian Caretaker Government” (March 28, 2025)
- “North and East Syria Post-Assad: Challenges and Opportunities” (December 18, 2025)
- “Explainer: Syrian Transitional Government Assault on Aleppo’s Kurdish Neighborhoods” (January 10, 2026)
- “ISIS Escapes as a Result of Syrian Army Assault” (January 21, 2026)