Russia’s Putin Seeks to “Rescue” Syrian Dictatorship
The Russian leader argues that the alternative to Bashar Assad is the disintegration of Syria.
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Russia’s Goal in Syria May Be to Worsen Refugee Crisis
By drawing out the war in Syria, Russia may be trying to exacerbate a crisis that is dividing Europe.
East-West Standoff Informs Russia’s Support for Assad
Russia has interests in Syria, but it also sees the war through the prism of its standoff with the West.
Russia’s Smart-Dumb Move into Syria’s Civil War
Russia’s support for Bashar Assad makes it seem more reliable to its allies. But at what cost?
Arab-Backed Islamists Seize Syria’s Idlib Province
An alliance of Islamist groups ejects forces loyal to Bashar Assad from the northwest of Syria.
Russia Seen Expanding Role in Syrian Conflict
Rumors swirl about Russian forces in Syria weeks after a high Iranian official visited Moscow.
Army Pulls Back as Syrian Rebels Advance on Alawite Heartland
Islamist opposition forces make another move on the historical heartland of Bashar Assad’s Alawite sect.
War Tests Syrian Druze’s Loyalties and Israel’s Neutrality
Syria’s Druze are torn between supporting Bashar Assad and seeking help from neighboring Israel.
Arabs, Turkey Coordinate Syrian War Efforts
American policy may have compelled the Arabs and Turks to set aside their differences in Syria.
Will America Talk with Syria’s Assad or Not?
John Kerry calls for negotiations but the State Department insists he didn’t mean with Assad.
Analysis Confirms Suspicions Assad Helped Islamic State
Analysis of Syrian counterterrorism operations confirms the regime is avoiding the Islamic State.
Syrian Rebels Find Evidence of Russian Presence in Army Base
Rebels say they have found proof of a Russian intelligence or special forces presence in Syria.
Bashar Assad: Root of Islamic State’s Evil
A strategy to defeat the Islamists would be incomplete without a plan to remove its sponsor in Damascus.
Assad Hails “Turning Point” in War, Rebels Advance on Latakia
While rebels advance on his Alawite homeland, the Syrian leader claims victory is within reach.
Report Accuses Assad of Detaining, Torturing Children
A United Nations study uncovers horrendous rights abuses in the Syrian dictator’s prisons.
