The Economist28d
A short history of Syria, in maps
SYRIA WAS once a thriving hub of diverse merchant cities. During the Islamic Golden Age (from the eighth to the 13th centuries) the region that is modern-day Syria made notable contributions to ...
Reuters24d
Negotiators zero in on potential deal to disarm Syria's last battleground
Complex talks underway over fate of Kurdish-led forces Sides showing patience and flexibility, sources say Deal could expel some fighters from Syria and integrate others under the defense ministry ...
The Washington Post6d
Syria could allow Russia to keep its bases, new defense minister says
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria is open to letting Russia keep its air and naval bases along the Mediterranean coast as long as any agreement with the Kremlin serves the country’s interests ...
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Military bases loss in Syria will be a blow to Russia's geopolitical ambitions in Africa – ISW
The loss of military bases in Syria could seriously undermine the ... support for the Kremlin's operations on the African continent. Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War argue that ...
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Wary Europe eyes Syria with hope -- and fear
European leaders have hailed the end of Bashar al-Assad's brutal rule in Syria as a moment of hope ... and jihadists once again heading to the continent. "This historic change in the region ...