A Researcher at Omran Center for Strategic Studies

Speaking to Asharq News, Muhsen AlMustafa explains that eased licensing restrictions allow applications to be considered while Washington retains approval authority. He stresses turning unified command into an institution where loyalty to the state supersedes factional affiliation, with doctrine guiding missions, training and equipment, while noting improvements in the army’s structure. He advocates gradual rebuilding with sustainable funding for salaries, training and maintenance. He warns that reliance on a single supporter could create influence, but considers this unlikely given the leadership’s commitment to independent decision-making.

Misdad Center’s paper on women’s policing cites “Code of Conduct: A Necessary Step in Security Reform” (Arabic original) while discussing institutional reform and public trust in Syria. It appears as Arabic bibliography item 21 and footnote 29.