Hafez al-Assad

From Siege To Sunrise: Syria's Long Road Through American Sanctions And The Dawn After

Rifaat al-Assad, the "Butcher of Hama", died in Dubai at 88.

Syrian Jews attempt to revive their ancient heritage after Assad's ouster.

Rifaat al-Assad, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's uncle, faces trial in Paris for money laundering and embezzlement.

Syria's pursuit of justice is hindered by politics, as seen in the contrasting treatment of Amjad Youssef and Samir Kaakeh.

US President Trump seeks Middle East success. Lebanon's survival is crucial. Hizbollah's weakening is a key goal.

Syria to join G7 summit in historic return to global stage

Hezbollah urges Lebanese authorities to abandon ‘illusions’ of peace with Israel

Syrians mock the al-Assad dynasty with caricature socks that sell quickly in Damascus markets.

Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman brokered the first US-Syria presidential meeting in 26 years on May 14, 2026, in Riyadh, securing broker capital for future Iran negotiations rather than advancing Syrian interests or regional peace.

Syrian Kurds face citizenship application issues with "Syrian Arab" nationality field.

Assad lives in luxury in a Moscow compound, guarded by Putin's forces, a year after fleeing Syria.

Two pictures from Mount Hermon's summit contrast Syria's past and present.

Syria's Presidential Guard was founded by Hafez al-Assad in the 1970s to defend his regime.

Syria's economy is at a crossroads, needing reform and accountability to end cronyism and corruption.

Syria's central bank will remove two zeros from its currency and issue new banknotes to restore public confidence in the severely devalued pound, which lost over 99% of its value during the 14-year conflict that ended with Assad's December ouster.