Arming of Syrian Opposition Likelier After Massacre
The United States are thinking about arming the Syrian opposition after the Houla massacre.
Bashar al-Assad
Violence Subdues in Syria, But Peace Plan Not in Place
The ceasefire has cut civilian casualties but Assad is still violating the Annan agreement.
Kofi Annan’s Mission Impossible in Syria
International support for his peace plan is just as important for Kofi Annan as the plan itself.
Syria’s Assad Confident His Plan Is Working
Unless and until the opposition came come together on a strategy, the Syrian strongman will stay put.
Leaked Assad Emails Offer Glimpse Into Syrian Regime
The Syrian president’s emails reveal a man who is far removed from the violence.
Syrian Revolt Reaches Outskirts of Damascus
The Free Syrian Army makes gains, but Bashar Assad’s security forces are largely holding up.
Arab Monitors Begin Their Mission in Syria
Inspectors from the Arab League arrive to see if President Assad is keeping his word to end the violence.
Syria’s Assad Could Lose Key Ally in Hamas
Hamas, long dependent on Syria for a steady supply of weapons, may be moving its personnel out of Damascus.
The Arab League Uses the Hammer on Syria
The members of the Arab League are standing up against one of their own.
Arab States, West Keeping Boot on Assad’s Neck
Assad’s Syria is more isolated than it’s ever been but real change has got to come from within the country.
Turkey Has “Lost Confidence” in Assad: Gül
In a rare public rebuke, the Turkish president lambastes his Syrian counterpart.
Syrian President Doubling Down
Bashar al-Assad seems determined to kill his way to a resolution.
A Sectarian Cloud Looms Over Syria
Are Sunnis and Alawis turning against each other and is the Syrian government to blame?
In Syria, There’s Little America Can Do
Short of invasion, there is very little the United States can do stop Assad’s brutalities.
Assad Speaks to Syrian People and Turkey
The Syrian president’s speech was an attempt to rehash ties with his Turkish neighbor.