In 1958, Syria entered a brief pan-Arab union with Egypt, which was terminated following a 1961 coup d'état. The 1963 coup d'état carried out by the military committee of the Ba'ath Party established a …

Dec 8, 2025 · One year into his rule Syria's leader has won over Trump and much of the West, but at home people know his weaknesses.

An attack by an alleged Islamic State member in Syria has killed two U.S. service members and one American civilian.

6 days ago · Syria has arrested five people suspected of having links to the shooting of U.S. and Syrian troops in the central Syrian town of Palmyra on Saturday, the Interior Ministry said on Sunday.

2 days ago · Syria is a country located on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Asia. The capital is Damascus. Find a geographical and historical treatment of Syria, including maps, …

Dec 7, 2025 · On the anniversary of the fall of Syria's dictator, the country is at a crucial juncture. There have been important achievements in areas like foreign policy but at the same time, many ordinary ...

Dec 8, 2025 · A year after the fall of the Assad regime opened the door to political and judicial reform, Syria’s future is still precarious.

Dec 8, 2025 · Syria is struggling to heal a year after the Assad dynasty's repressive 50-year reign came to an end following 14 years of civil war that left the country battered and divided.

5 days ago · Critics say Syria’s fledgling government is hobbling military preparedness as it redoes the country’s forces from scratch.

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