Though reluctantly given sanctuary by an exasperated Putin, fallen dictator Bashar Assad may yet be leveraged in Russia's ...

Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It ...

Jolani, leader of the Syrian rebel group HTS, spoke to Russia about its role in Syria. He confirmed that the new Syrian ...

Assad, is a significant defeat for Putin. The club of dictators he supported must now question whether backing the Russian ...

YESTERDAY, we expressed our gratitude to Türkiye for its support of the Syrian revolution in overthrowing the regime. The ...

The West's indecision and failed liberal internationalist policies allowed Putin to bolster Assad’s regime and secure ...

Let’s remember the Syrian flags and the joy of those who waved them as we navigate what lies ahead – for their struggle is ...

The election of President Donald J. Trump transformed the world from the brink of World War 3 to a much more stable and safer place. Oped.

John J. Tkacik Jr is a retired US foreign service officer who served at US embassies in both Taipei and Beijing. He now ...

Thirty years ago this month, Russia solemnly promised to respect the territorial integrity of Ukraine. That has been ...

Rebel forces in Syria captured the capital Damascus and toppled the regime of President Bashar al-Assad in a lightning-quick ...

Also in today’s newsletter, South Korea’s interim leader faces daunting task, and a Russian petroleum tanker breaks apart in the Black Sea ...