Syria's new interim government is widely supported. But observers remain cautious over details for the country's democratic future. Is the political program inclusive enough to put Syria's feet back ...

The stunning fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad in Syria thrusts several rebel groups and foreign powers into the spotlight as they vie for control and influence. There are Turkish-backed rebels and ...

Ankara and Damascus are working on a plan for defense cooperation, according to a Turkish official, who added that Turkey's ...

In 1958 Syria and Egypt formed the United Arab Republic. But Egypt was dominant, and most decisions were made in Cairo (see map 3). Political, cultural and economic disagreements quickly escalated.

European foreign ministers agreed on a “road map” to lift financial restrictions, but the change will happen in stages.

Lebanon and Syria, sparking widespread condemnation from Arab nations who view it as an affront to their sovereignty. The map, shared with a detailed historical narrative, references the biblical ...