The unpredictability of Russia’s Syria policy troubles both its allies and enemies who worry the Kremlin may be selling empty promises ahead of upcoming peace talks in Geneva
The gamble made by Damascus and its allies is that the US will be in a hurry to make any achievement in the Syrian crisis, and will accept the idea of Assad’s nomination in the coming elections due to domestic reasons related to their own upcoming election season
Cases of Syrian soldiers being stabbed and run down with cars is on the rise in regime-controlled areas of the country
Monitor says US forces overseeing the widening of airport runway as helicopters begin operations from the facility
Jordan’s swimming pools have witnessed a spike in Syrians attending classes as many prepare for the deadly journey across the Mediterranean
Investors and economists voice doubts over the return of production to Aleppo’s industrial sector, citing safety and logistic concerns, such as lack of security as well as shortages of electricity and fuel
Military factions have curtailed the role of the “free” civilian police in Syria, limiting them to pursuing crimes and misdemeanors, organizing traffic and overseeing and monitoring service projects — and indeed the rebel groups have intervened in even these affairs at times
Asharq Al-Awsat documents stories from residents, activists and aid workers as buses reach the Rashideen crossing, with many civilians expressing extreme despair after losing their families and homes
Tripartite meeting held in the Russian capital to discuss respecting Syria’s independence and territorial integrity in preparation for February negotiations in Geneva
In the wake of Aleppo’s fall and the upcoming peace talks in Geneva, Moscow moves to obtain the upper hand on Tehran and Hezbollah in securing its interests in Syria
Germany’s interior minister confirmed the incident was an “attack,” while media reported that the Islamic State group had claimed responsibility for the operation
Syrian Foreign Ministry source says attack is further proof of the need to combat terrorism at any cost
Key opposition figure says she does not know where the Coalition’s money has gone, adding that she is attempting to fight extremism within the organization
Tensions rise between the two key powers as Russia issues firm statement warning any side of retaliation if warring parties attempt to obstruct the evacuation of locals
Critics of “Sheikh” Omar Rahmoun say the former Homs-based revolutionary sold out his compatriots in east Aleppo after overseeing a ceasefire agreement between opposition fighters and the regime
Rebels reach deal with Russia to allow civilians and fighters leave the blockaded districts of Aleppo toward the liberated countryside
With Aleppo characterized by its vibrant textile industry, which contributed about a third of Syria’s total industrial production, what will the devastation of the “economic capital” mean for the country’s economy in the long-term?
Assad forces are trying to divide and isolate the remaining rebel-held areas through repeated daily incursions and heavy bombardment, the worst the city has so far been subjected to
Reporter for Syrian state media outlet SANA falls ill while being investigated by Turkish police after being charged with insulting state officials on social media
Faced with the fall of eastern Aleppo to the regime, Russian and Iranian-backed forces, we must recognize and acknowledge 10 basic facts if we wish to understand the Syrian revolution’s next phase, explains Bassam Yousef
