Israel has been bombing Syrian government forces who intervened in clashes in a region controlled by the Syrian Druse minority, which Israel pledged to protect.
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Are We Seeing the Outlines of a New Middle East?
Iran’s designs have defined the region for decades. With the country weakened, the puzzle is what comes next.
Wildfires Scar Syria Anew
The country is experiencing its worst drought in decades, which has set the conditions for the blazes to scorch an area the size of Washington, D.C.
As U.S. Warms Ties With Syria, What Does It Expect?
President Trump signed an executive order this week lifting most sanctions on Syria. Ahead of that action, U.S. officials laid out expectations from the new government in Damascus.
Gulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria
The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.
Gulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria
The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.
Gulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria
The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.
Bank Transfer Signals Syria Is Making Strides in Ending Economic Isolation
The bank-to-bank transfer using the SWIFT system was symbolically important, indicating the war-torn country was reintegrating into the global financial community.
Syria Is Notably Silent as Other Arab States Condemn Israeli Attacks on Iran
Syria was once among the closest allies of the Islamic republic, but the new government resents Tehran’s support for the Assad regime and has pledged not to allow attacks on Israel from its territory.
A Syrian Committee for Civil Peace Angers Those Demanding Justice
Syria’s new leaders founded a group that cooperates with former Assad supporters to foster stability. It has set off a backlash from the government’s support base.