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The Syrian Opposition’s Bleak Outlook

The Syrian National Coalition is living on borrowed time. Unless it can develop credible political leadership and effective administration inside Syria, the outlook for those trying to make it succeed looks bleak

Syria’s Thousand Miles of Red Tape

Even Syrians who have escaped their war-torn country into Turkey continue to have their lives dominated by the Syrian regime’s far-reaching bureaucracy

The Assad Regime: Winning on Points

The Assad regime is clawing its way back to a position of dominance in the Syrian conflict. But it can only maintain that position as long as the armed conflict endures

The Refugee Children Forced to Work

Despite the difficulty of his job and the heavy responsibility he carries, Mahmoud feels proud to help his family

Activist Group Says Syria War Killed 150,000

The activist group said on Tuesday it had documented 150,344 deaths in the conflict that started with peaceful protesters demanding the ousting of President Bashar Assad’s government

Taking, and Leaving, Latakia

With Syria’s rebels nearing the strategic costal city of Latakia, the heartland of President Bashar Al-Assad’s Alawite sect, a major change in the Syrian war could be near. But what is clear is that for the fighters, nothing will ever be the same

The Economic Effects of the Syrian Crisis on Turkey

The economic impact of the arrival of Syrian refugees has been greater than what the Turkish government predicted. Prices have increased in the country, especially in border cities