Syrian Civil War: What led to the fall of the regime
In the words of Axios ‘ news director, the Syrian Civil War “changed everything,” leading to the climax of the Global War on ...
Syria through the eyes of the people who live there and their hope for what happens next
The war artist-reporter and founder of Action Syria returns to the streets of Damascus and Aleppo 12 years on from when he was last there. Here, he captures the stories of the people he meets and thei ...
Israel is building outposts in Syria, raising local fears of occupation
The new construction, visible in satellite imagery, suggests an extended presence. Israel says its forces will stay as long ...
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Are Syria’s Christians safe?
On a street corner in the old town of Damascus, rugged men with rifles stare sharply at passers-by. Despite their appearance, ...
Syria’s economic pains far from over despite Assad’s ouster
Economy has been battered by corruption and 13 years of civil war. Coupled with international sanctions and mismanagement, ...
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Syria’s Post-Authoritarian Trap
Assad’s final ouster appeared abrupt, it had its roots in Syria’s 2011 antigovernment protests, and Syrians will now face ...
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In Syria's Golan Heights buffer zone, residents fear Israel is making a land grab
Syrian villagers there, like Ramadan ... and led to protests in the Golan Heights areas where Israeli forces have moved in.
A new Syrian government struggles to reset its corrupt, besieged economy
With Syria's corruption-ridden economy in shambles after the overthrow of Bashar Assad, the caretaker government’s priority ...
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For Generations, Russia Was Syria’s Main Arms Supplier, That May Be Over
The swift collapse of the Syrian regime in December 2024 and Bashar al-Assad’s evacuation to Moscow via Hmeimim simultaneously spelled the end of the old Syrian military. Sensing a historical ...