But to take advantage of this crossroads, Syrians need to understand their country’s post-independence history. It suggests that a successful transition to a post-Assad Syria will require ...

A shrine on the outskirts of Damascus has long been a prominent destination for Shias from around the world. Its golden dome ...

Bashar Assad never intended to go into politics. He became one of the world's most brutal dictators, whose thuggish rule ended abruptly when rebels stormed into Damascus Saturday night ...

The Assad regime had held Hama for more than a ... This new triumph, my brothers, marks a new chapter in the history of the region.” ...

After nearly 14 years of civil war, Syria's Assad regime crumbled in a stunning series of rebel advances culminating in the ...

But even two weeks ago, it was still highly improbable. How could Assad fall so quickly after so many years in power? Recent history shows that homegrown dictatorships (e.g., Cuba, North Korea ...

Amid escalating tensions and evolving diplomatic overtures, the relationship between Israel and Syria has entered yet another ...

President Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Syria has the potential to revitalize the Syrian economy, create a safer ...

It was the first new year's celebration without an Assad in power for more than 50 years after the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December. "Long live Syria, Assad has fallen," shouted some children.

Syrians are rushing to buy metal detectors in the aftermath of the Assad regime’s collapse late last year. Many are on the hunt for gold left behind by previous civilizations and empires from Syria’s ...