Nawras Aziz
Exploratory Campaigns in Jabal al-Druze and Population Enumeration
1. Introduction
Some early French reports on Jabal al-Druze indicate that the region’s rugged geography was considered a decisive factor in assessing the difficulty of exerting military control over it. In one…
Samer Fahed
Swaida at the Eye of the Storm: How Smuggling Geography Became a Political Weapon
In-Depth Analysis | Samer Fahd
Introduction: The Narrative and What It Conceals
Within the span of two months (May–June 2026), several major international outlets — among…
Prologue: Reviewing the Path and Roots
Question 1: At the outset, we would like to grant you the space to define the "academic identity" of Dr. Bayan Harb. How would you describe your journey in the world of scientific research and university…
Nawras Aziz
1. Introduction
In the previous article (1), we reviewed Sultan باشا al-Atrash’s refusal, along with that of some of his close associates, to go and meet the French mission in Swaida. We also examined the tensions that arose between some…
Prof. Dr. Bian Hani Harb
“Small and Medium Enterprises and Their Role in Developing the Economy of As-Suwayda” (He who does not nurture the small will not attain the large)
Introduction
The Concept of Small and Medium Enterprises
In fact, there…
Suwayda's Position on the Syrian Geopolitical Map Between Local Factors and International Balances
4. In light of your analysis of the political geography of southern Syria, how can Suwayda's position within the Syrian geopolitical map be interpreted, considering the interplay of its…
Dr Nesreen M. Abou ammar Introduction
Digital transformation has profoundly changed the educational sector through technologies that open new learning pathways and further develop existing educational structures. Digital tools provide flexible learning environments that support individualized learning and facilitate access…
Al-Hajali, Waddah. Field documentation, 2026
1. Introduction
The southern region of Swaida is particularly rich in basaltic architecture, whose use dates back to the Roman and Byzantine periods. The endurance of these structures through the centuries stands as a testament to the strength and…
Editorial Introduction
In the context of the rapid transformations sweeping the Middle East, accompanied by a reshaping of power balances and shifts in patterns of international and regional influence, there is a growing need for analytical readings that transcend superficial event coverage,…
Between Literary Elegance and Documentary Rigor: Swaida in the Mirror of No Water to Quench It
Dr. Najat Abdel Samad
In this section, In-Depth Analyses, the Swaida Digital Intellectual Review presents a chapter from No Water to Quench It, the acclaimed novel by Syrian writer and physician…
