DIThe Distraction Index

#Syria

3 events across 3 weeks

0Damage
0Hype
3Noise
5.4Avg Dmg
17.1Avg Hype
WEEK 80Jul 5 – 11
NOISE2026-07-08
Trump Administration Removes Syria from US Terrorism Sponsor List
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
2.0
Hype
15.0
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
NOISE2026-02-20
US Plans to Reopen Embassy in Syria After 14 Years
Policy Changeinternational · narrow
Damage
5.0
Hype
22.8
WEEK 16Apr 13 – 19
NOISE2025-04-19
Trump Administration Reduces U.S. Military Presence in Syria
Policy Changeinternational · narrow
Damage
9.1
Hype
13.5