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Why Erdogan could be the major winner of Syria’s rebel offensive
Turkey wants to see an end to armed Kurdish presence close to its border and the return of millions of Syrian refugees ...
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Syria's insurgency leader tours seized city of Aleppo, as fierce battles intensify near Hama
The leader of Syria’s most powerful insurgent group has toured the seized city of Aleppo in a surprise visit, for the first time since the group captured large parts of the city last weekend, as ...
Who is the leader of Syria’s shock insurgency?
Abu Mohammed al-Golani is leading rebels in a stunning offensive that has brought the Syrian civil war back into focus.
Syria’s Hama On Edge As Assad’s Army Wages Counterattack Against Islamist Rebels
Hama is crucial for Assad and the army needs to safeguard the city to stop the Islamist-led rebels from advancing towards ...
Why the Syrian conflict is so important for Russia and Iran
Syria holds strategic importance for Moscow and Tehran, which have both bolstered Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime at ...
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The Syrian Rebels’ Lessons for Washington
The Middle East never loses its capacity to surprise. This week the surprises are from Syria, where the embers of the ...
Syrian government forces and rebels battle outside key city of Hama
Assad’s forces are reportedly engaged in fierce battles with rebels on the outskirts of the major city of Hama. A monitoring ...
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The Consequences of the Syrian Rebellion
With Syrian rebels having taken control of Aleppo, there are questions about what is next for Syria and the many actors with stakes there.
Will Syria's Rebels Topple Assad? How War Could Develop
Turkey will be the key player in ending the rebel push by Syrian insurgents against President Bashar al-Assad.
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Syrian Rebels’ Advance Prompts Russia To Retreat From Its Mediterranean Naval Base
President Putin’s fledgling Mediterranean flotilla may have to retreat to ports in Libya and Algeria or to the Baltic.
Syrian Forces Battle Rebels Outside Key City of Hama
The rebels have set their sights on an area where President Bashar al-Assad’s government has long maintained strength.
With Assad Challenged, a Push to Cut Syria’s Ties to Iran Grows More Unlikely
Even as Israel bombarded Syria, officials say the U.S. and Gulf countries were working to weaken its president’s alliance ...