Assad fled Damascus without telling any advisors out of fear that they would betray him.
The Syrian civil war highlights shifting alliances, Turkey's ascendance, and enduring threats from Iran and jihadists.
Guterres calls for calm during political transition as UN envoy Pedersen describes potential "turning point" after 14 years of conflict.
Syrian voices discuss Assad’s fall, impacts on Iran, minorities, opposition unity, and future alliances.
All across Syria, families wept as they were reunited with children, siblings, spouses, and parents who vanished years ago into the impregnable gulag of the Assad dynasty's five-decade rule.
The New Middle East is a region where war and enmity still dominate but where the balance of power has shifted dramatically.
Israeli military sources note a new era in Syria offers lots of historic opportunities and serious dangers.
A line can be drawn from the "fateful decisions" that the US and Iran made in the days after October 7 to today, according to the official.
While Israel is pleased to see the weakness of the Iranian-backed axis, it’s worth pausing and noting that celebrations should be tempered by reality.
The military also stated it would not get involved in any internal occurrences in Syria, provided that no forces in Syria endanger Israeli security interests.
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