List of Syria articles
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A plume of black smoke and orange fire billows from a sprawling midrise building complex. Dark shadows of mountains loom in the distance beneath a dim sky. A large building in the foothills of the mountains is lit up in the colors of the Venezuelan flag—yellow, blue, and red. Will Venezuela Change Trump’s Approach to War?
The author of FP’s ‘10 Conflicts to Watch’ on a violent start to 2026.
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About a dozen Palestinians are seen from afar as they walk along a beach in front of a tent city. Destroyed buildings and a few intact midrise structures are visible in the distance. The Middle East Looks Toward a Grim 2026
Simmering conflicts require more attention than can be expected from a mercurial U.S. president.
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A photo illustration of Donald Trump with flags of many countries as pins on his lapel. The Winners and Losers of Trump’s New Foreign Policy
Here are the countries that have benefited the most—and least—from the U.S. president’s decision-making.
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People celebrating a year since the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, in Umayyad Square, in the Syrian capital of Damascus. One Year on, U.S. Sanctions Are Killing Syria’s Recovery
Short-term waivers are a start, but Congress must act on the full repeal Syria needs to rebuild.
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Egyptians stand behind the defendants’ cage during their trial after the army overthrew Egypt’s ousted Islamist president, Mohamed Morsi. The Muslim Brotherhood Still Isn’t a Terrorist Organization
Naming it one will only bolster repression in the Middle East and the United States.
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Donald Trump holds a white and red soccer ball. Trump Is Juggling Too Many Diplomatic Balls at Once
From Ukraine to the Middle East, the U.S. president is promising more than he can possibly deliver.
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A man and a woman sit on a couch under a peacock image and sunburst/ Syria’s Yazidi Community Faces the Future With Concern
Having survived Assad and the Islamic State, Yazidis remain suspicious of Sharaa’s government.
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Supporters of incumbent Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani wave national flags in front of a screen displaying his portrait as they celebrate following the announcement of preliminary election results in Baghdad on November 12. Iraq’s Elections Promise More Politicking Than Change
Perceptions of Washington’s indifference can perpetuate a risky status quo.
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa addresses the U.N. General Assembly in New York City on Sept. 24. Will Israel Wreck the U.S.-Syria Romance?
By embracing Sharaa, Trump hopes to bring Syria into the U.S. order.
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Two men hold up clear boxes. One looks through the box, another tilts it on its side. In front of them is a dais with a microphone. Behind them red drapes. Sharaa’s Democratic Test
The Syrian president, who visits the White House on Monday, just oversaw his first election.
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Two kids stand in a dark room. For Syrian Refugees, U.S. Aid Cuts Have Been Devastating
Many face a tough choice—remain in squalid camps or return to a troubled homeland.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa shake hands in Moscow on October 15. Buying the Hatchet
How arms deals are helping Sharaa to make up with Moscow.
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa concludes his remarks during the general debate of the United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. headquarters in New York City on Sept. 24. Sharaa’s Successful UNGA PR Tour
The Syrian leader sought to reassure his many doubters that he’s a man of peace and tolerance.
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A man, seen from the waist down, holds a gun at his side. Behind him is a gate and a four-story building and street. On Syria’s Coast, Alawite Communities Wait for Justice
Rights advocates say the lack of accountability for massacres in March could have profound consequences.
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Smoke billows into an overcast sky above a dense area of buildings. Israel’s Regional War
The Israeli military has now bombed several countries in addition to its assault on Gaza.
