Rahaf Aldoughli
Rahaf Aldoughli is an Assistant Professor at Lancaster University and has published extensively on sectarianism, nationalism and authoritarian legacies.
Latest from Rahaf Aldoughli
Syria’s New Rulers Are Working To Unify Military Power
Syria’s transitional president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, is attempting to establish a single centralized military authority in the country. His government’s ability to balance this requirement with factional grievances, economic reforms and external pressures will determine whether the fragile peace holds — or if Syria is destined for another cycle of instability.
Assad Remakes Syrian Faith to Suit the Regime’s Needs
Since the 2011 uprising, the Assad regime has turned to religion to shore up the state. The result is a religious power grab by the regime, intent on the “Assadization” of Sunni Islam.