Partition Could Make Violence in Syria Worse
Syria may not be put back together again, but partitioning it now would be to invite ethnic cleansing.
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Russia Makes Syrian Puzzle Even More Complicated
By backing the Kurds in Syria, Russia is driving a wedge between Turkey and its NATO allies.
Syria Truce Gives Regime Time to Besiege Aleppo
World powers agree that the fighting in Syria must stop — but not for another week.
Assad’s Forces Close In on Aleppo for Decisive Battle
Reclaiming the city for the regime would go a long way toward stamping out Syria’s non-Islamic State opposition.
Russia Helps Assad Reconquer Syria’s Heartland
Russian airstrikes are enabling the regime to retake territory from Syria’s least fanatical rebels.
Syrian Rebels Evacuate Homs Under Deal with Assad
Remaining opposition fighters in what used to be Syria’s third largest city give up.
British Lawmakers Back Strikes Against Islamists
David Cameron wins support for military action — and splits the opposition Labour Party.
Why Did Turkey Shoot Down That Russian Jet?
Turkey may have been trying to prevent a unified front being formed to defeat the Islamic State.
Former Defense Secretary Questions Party’s War Planes
Robert Gates argues against plans from his own Republican Party for war in Syria.
Modest Proposal to End Syria’s Civil War, Destroy Islamic State
Ending both the Syrian War and the Islamic State will require cooperation unseen since 1945.
After Paris, Obama Stays the Course Against Islamic State
Politicians thumping their chests are letting the shock of the attacks cloud their judgement.
Russia Retaliates Against Islamic State in Syria
Russia expands its airstrikes in Syria after blaming radical Islamists for crashing a Russian airliner.
Putin Unlikely to Be Much Help Against Islamic State
Russia’s priority in Syria is propping up Bashar Assad, not defeating the self-styled caliphate.
Obama Claims Steady Progress Against Islamists
The president says the self-declared Islamic State has been contained and now the region must do more.
Iran Invited to Syria Talks for First Time
Arab and Western opponents of Bashar Assad recognize that his main ally can no longer be excluded.