Russia, Seeking to Salvage Military Bases, Goes Hat in Hand to Syria
The arrival of the first top Russian diplomat in Damascus since Bashar al-Assad’s fall kicks off negotiations over the fate of Moscow’s bases in Syria.
Egypt Fears Syria’s Revolutionary Fervor Could Be Contagious
Since Islamist rebels overthrew the Assad dictatorship in Syria, Egypt, with parallels in its own recent history, has watched warily.
Syria’s New President Pledges Unity in First Address
President Ahmed al-Shara vowed to be inclusive, but the way crucial decisions have been made has left some Syrians wary.
Who Is Syria’s New Interim President?
The rebel chief who led the overthrow of the longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad has been declared the head of government for a transitional period.
Syria’s Ahmed al-Shara Named as President During Transitional Period
The new leadership of the country said the rebel coalition leader, Ahmed al-Shara, would serve as president during a transitional period.
E.U. to Cautiously Pare Back Sanctions on Syria
European foreign ministers agreed on a “road map” to lift financial restrictions, but the change will happen in stages.
How Riad Sattouf Uses His Cartoons to Draw a Window Into the Middle East
Riad Sattouf’s saga of his parents’ failed bicultural marriage, with its harsh depiction of life in rural Syria, has become a literary sensation.
Mother of Missing U.S. Journalist Asks Syria’s New Leaders for Help
Debra Tice, whose son Austin was abducted near Damascus in 2012, said the rebel group that toppled the Assad regime promised support in helping to find him.
Many Syrians Want Justice for Regime Crimes. Others Want Revenge.
The new interim Syrian government says it will hunt down and punish senior security officials and others, but concern is growing about attacks on former low-level members of the Assad…
Druse Leader Aims to Secure Place for Syrian Minorities
Despite assurances from the rebels-turned-leaders, members of some religious groups worry what life will be like for them in a post-Assad Syria.