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Despite their differences, Trump and Erodgan share an interest in avoiding a new humanitarian catastrophe in Syria.

The administration is worried about lingering Iranian and Russian influence in Syria.

U.S.-Russia relations have reached a generational low—but there’s still room for cooperation to avert a wider war in the Middle East.

Bashar al-Assad won. It’s worth thinking about why the United States didn’t.

The Kremlin’s involvement in the Middle East has raised Moscow’s profile while letting underlying tensions fester.

Misperceptions of Tehran’s true intentions could lead to disaster.

Iran’s growing presence in Syria has forced Israel’s security establishment to plan for the worst.

But he needs a more coherent strategy in the Middle East.

U.S. policy in the Middle East is being guided by Trump's doctrine of incoherent chaos. And it's only getting worse.

Photographer Chris de Bode interviewed 7-year-old refugees to mark the seventh year of the Syrian civil war.

After months of merciless bombardment, the Syrian regime is now exploiting rebel rivalries to win back Eastern Ghouta.

How WHO and other international agencies aid Assad’s war against Syria’s civilians.

Russia's highly-touted peace conference to end the war in Syria was an utter debacle.

Fighting between two vital U.S. allies will only strengthen Assad and Iran.

The war-weary country isn’t enthusiastic about its president, but desperate for a return to normalcy.

The United States could decide to keep up the charade in Geneva, but if we want to see greater stability in the years ahead, we need to change course.

Fighters from opposite camps converge on the ISIS stronghold of Deir Ezzour — with potentially explosive consequences.

But does the president have enough leverage to make Moscow do what’s necessary?

The Turkish government is targeting aid workers with intimidation tactics, inane red tape, and senseless deportations.

The self-described “normal kid” secured a coveted spot on the Syrian national Math Olympiad team.