Assad''s fall in Syria creates opportunity for U.S. and allies
Assad''s chief backer, Russian President Vladimir Putin, saved Assad in 2015 and expanded Russia''s military presence in Syria to project power against NATO''s southern flank, southern Europe
Syria''s fall to jihadist forces: A new challenge for Western security
A boy holding a rifle borrowed from a Syrian opposition fighter poses on the top of a government forces tank that was left on a street, at the Umayyad Square in Damascus, Syria, Wednesday, Dec. 11
The illusion of Assad''s grip on Syria shatters, as Russia, Iran and
Syria''s late President Hafez al-Assad waves from his car to cheering crowds in the streets of Damascus on the occasion of the 16th anniversary of the movement that brought him to power on November
The Assad regime has fallen. Why are foreign powers still
2 天之前· Syria''s Bashar al-Assad and his years-long regime have fallen, but the country remains a battleground for an array of actors seeking to secure interests in what may emerge to be a
Syria: The US sent a delegation for the first time in more than ten
1 天前· The meeting was with the new leader of Syria, Abu Mohamed al-Golanias well as "positive," according to an official from the new Syrian interim government told the AFP agency is about the first contact between the United States and the new Syrian leaderswho took power after the fall of President Bashar Al Assad, on December 8.
Syria: August 2024 Update
Recent violence in Syria is a continuation of a long war between Iran and Israel On August 10th eight American soldiers were injured when an explosive laden drone hit their base The 900 US soldiers in Syria are there as part of an international effor. Before this government came to power in the 1980s, Iran and Israel had long been allies
Why Russia Is Not a Great Power in Africa – Foreign Policy
1 天前· Dead soldiers, caked in blood and dirt, litter the ground. Their body armor has been torn off, and their guns lie strewn on the road. In the background, jihadis can be heard yelling "God is
The Struggle for Power in Syria. Politics and Society under Asad
For realists, these causes can lie with issues of power conversion, the balance of power, and weak leaders; liberals stress the importance of international and domestic institutions, communicative failure, and diplomatic foibles; constructivists emphasize the emergence of various strains of nationalism and unstable leaders.
America''s closest ally in Syria is losing ground as a new
The Kurds have long counted on U.S. aid in the face of such challenges. Around 900 American troops are in eastern Syria, where they partner with Kurdish forces to prevent an Islamic State resurgence.
Malaysia PM Anwar calls for peaceful transition of power in Syria
KUALA LUMPUR – Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for unity in addressing challenges in Syria, advocating for a peaceful transition free of sectarian divides. "Rebuilding Syria requires unity and a shared commitment to peace," said the Prime Minister. He raised the importance of fostering a multipolar world that promotes equity and justice, urging
What the Syrian rebellion could mean for the balance of power in
Syria''s new reality prompted Arab nations to extend a hand to the Assad regime, and over the past few years, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have led efforts toward his regional and international
What to know about Assad''s fall and what might happen next in Syria
Assad clung to power through domestic oppression, torture and murder, eventually suppressing a 2011 uprising with a mix of chemical weapons and deadly backing from Russia and Iran.That
Who are the rebels who have toppled the regime in Syria? : NPR
LONDON — The rapid military advance of a Syrian rebel group that has prompted the downfall of Bashar al-Assad''s presidency has dramatically upended long-held assumptions about a Middle East
What to know about Assad''s fall and what might happen next in Syria
Assad clung to power through domestic oppression, torture and murder, eventually suppressing a 2011 uprising with a mix of chemical weapons and deadly backing from Russia and Iran.That seems to be
Syria: Millions of People in need of humanitarian aid
Syria under the new regime: tears of joy and new challenges. After more than 13 years of war, the country is devastated Learn more It is still dangerous to provide aid in Syria. But since the change of power, it has become easier and safer. Now aid can reach the parts of the country that Assad previously controlled, where it is most
Syria post-Assad power vacuum poses unexpected problems for
The offensive that toppled Assad was led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, an Islamist group with roots in al-Qaeda. The group is listed as a terrorist organization in the U.S. and European Union.
Fall of Bashar al-Assad after 24 years in power in Syria: how the
The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad''s government in the early hours of Sunday morning brought to a dramatic end his nearly 14-year struggle to hold onto power as his country was torn
The Struggle for Power in Syria. Politics and Society under Asad
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The Damascus Seat of Power: Syria''s Heads of State, 1918-1946
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The Struggle for Power in Syria. Politics and Society
''[A] monumental work on Syrian power politics'' Robert Fisk, The Independent ''An excellent book'' Patrick Seale ''An admirable study invaluable for anyone with a serious interest in Middle Eastern politics'' Peter Mansield ''The most
Syria''s Fragile Future: Geopolitical Vacuums, Regional Rivalries,
Syria''s 13-year war resurges as rebel offensives exploit a weakened regime. With Trump''s return looming, U.S. policy faces a pivotal test in a shifting Middle East. Moscow''s backing of Assad, alongside Iran and Hezbollah, decisively shifted the balance of power in favor of the regime. The Trump administration adopted a more
The Struggle for Power in Syria: Politics and Society Under Asad
""[A] monumental work on Syrian power politics."" – Robert Fisk, The Independent ""An excellent book."" -- Patrick Seale ""An admirable study... invaluable for anyone with a serious interest in Middle Eastern politics.""Peter Mansfield ""The most informative explanation of the effects of sectarianism and regionalism on Syrian politics.""
The Blogs: The Danger Lurking in Syria''s Power Vacuum
For over a decade, Bashar al-Assad ruled Syria with an iron fist, clinging to power through mass atrocities, chemical weapons, and a devastating civil war that left millions displaced and hundreds
Assad regime ends in Syria as rebels claim Damascus
Assad, who was Syria''s president for over two decades and inherited the post from his father, Hafez al-Assad, has given orders for a peaceful transition of power, according to Russia, a close
Syria Civil War Live Updates: Syrian Prime Minister Jalali agrees to
The United States strongly supports a peaceful power transition in Syria after the rebel forces toppled President Bashar al-Assad''s regime, said Secretary of State Antony Blinken. "We are facing a new page for Syria. We thank God for not shedding more blood. We believe and trust that Syria will be for all Syrians." It added that media