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Opinion: Iran at a Fork in the Road on Syria

De Mistura believes that in the Geneva 3 meeting, Iranian backing, representation of the opposition by more than just the coalition, and a Russian-American understanding will eliminate the reasons for the failure of Geneva 2

Turkish Tanks Shell Syrian Kurdish Village

Shells fired by Turkish artillery fall on Kurdish town of Zur Maghar, injuring four, according to human rights monitoring group

Halki: US-Led Action in Syria Counterproductive

Coalition’s aerial campaign not coordinated with the Syrian government and has deviated from its stated goals of fighting terrorism, says prime minister

‘No One Has an Interest in Destroying the Syrian State’

In an interview with The Syrian Observer, Syrian scholar Kheder Khaddour argues that the Syrian regime uses its control over state institutions as a means of legitimization. Drawing a clear line between the state and the regime may not always be easy but it is essential if Syria wants to avoid the fate of Iraq, he adds