Syria

The Biden Administration Has an Opportunity to Rein In Iran

The strong response to proxy strikes in early February shows it can be done.

Why Iraq Is Calling for the Withdrawal of U.S. Forces

And why that might actually make sense.

Russia, Iran Escalate in Syria

New reports detail a coordinated effort to target U.S. troops and allies.

The Arab League’s Misguided Faith in Bashar al-Assad

The organization has lifted his suspension based on promises he’s unlikely to keep.

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Assad’s Earthquake Opportunism

The regime in Damascus tries to shed its pariah status while simultaneously stalling relief work.

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Picking Through Turkey’s Rubble

A rocky earthquake recovery will have political consequences for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Death Toll Still Rising in Turkey, Syria

Plus: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declares a state of emergency and rescue teams head to the region.

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Erdogan’s Coming U-Turn on Syria

Why the Turkish president will likely drop his hopes of toppling Assad.

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Turkey on the Brink

Next year’s presidential election could reshape how Ankara sees its place in the world.

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Biden’s Misleading Parallel Between Syria and Afghanistan

He says the killing of ISIS leader Maher al Agal in Syria shows that over-the-horizon counterterror works, but it ignores key differences between the two countries.