In her poignant novel 'Losing Battles,' Syrian author Nagham Haidar masterfully captures the suffocating reality of the Syrian war through the eyes of its youth. The narrative delves into the lives of individuals caught in a relentless conflict, fighting personal and collective battles that are ultimately unwinnable. Haidar explores themes of deep disillusionment, fractured identities, and the haunting persistence of memory. It's a powerful and somber reflection on a generation's struggle for existence and meaning amidst the devastation, questioning what victory means when faced with immeasurable loss and a stolen future.