AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoKurdish Education Shift: Syria’s transitional education ministry approved Kurdish-language teaching in public and private schools, starting 2026–2027, with Kurdish recognized in the curriculum and taught multiple periods per week in Kurdish-majority areas. Financial Reconnection: After the U.S. removed Syria from the state sponsors of terrorism list, Visa and Mastercard completed Syria’s first international card transactions, with President al-Sharaa paying by Visa in Damascus—signaling faster reintegration into global payments. Regional Security Watch: Israel’s strikes on Syria and Lebanon continued despite U.S.-led diplomacy, including raids and shelling in southern Syria, while analysts doubt major breakthroughs from recent talks. SDF Dissolution & Integration: The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces announced dissolution and integration into the Syrian state, raising questions about how rights and representation will work under centralized rule. Transport & Logistics Deals: Saudi Arabia and Syria signed four agreements covering roads, railways, postal services, and civil aviation cooperation. Public Space Debate: A new “Al-Dhahabi” hijab campaign reignited disputes over religious authority and public rules after the religious endowments ministry refused approval without a formal outreach plan. Defense Pact Ripple: The Makka Joint Defense Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan is drawing attention as speculation grows about who might join next.
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