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Trump weighs U.S. troop drawdown in Syria as allies boost new government
Amid a roiling Middle East, the Trump administration is trying to figure out how Syria’s new leader fits into an “America ...
Syria’s Alawites still face targeted attacks a month after brutal counteroffensive
A month after a wave of revenge attacks left hundreds of Alawite civilians dead, members of the Syrian religious minority are ...
US military poised to slash troops in Syria, officials say
The U.S. military is set to consolidate its presence in Syria over the coming weeks and months, two U.S. officials told ...
Turkey and Israel Aim to Avoid Clashes in Syria as Tensions Rise
The two sides have started talks to prevent conflicts between their troops in Syria, amid a growing rivalry for influence in ...
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Syria’s Uncertain New Order
JEROME DREVON is Senior Analyst in Jihad and Modern Conflict at the International Crisis Group. He is the author of From ...
Exclusive: Saudi Arabia plans to pay off Syria's World Bank debts, sources say
It may be a sign that crucial Gulf Arab support for Syria is beginning to materialize after previous plans, including an ...
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South Korea Establishes Diplomatic Ties With Syria’s New Government, Peeling Off Another of North’s Dwindling Allies
Seoul, which also established ties with Cuba last year, now has relations with all 191 U.N. member states except North Korea.
Turkey and Israel hold talks to avoid accidental conflict in Syria
A Turkish official says Turkey and Israel have held technical talks aimed at preventing conflict between their troops in ...
Syria's Sharaa, Lebanese PM discuss border demarcation weeks after ceasefire
Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and visiting Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam discussed land and sea border demarcation and ...
In a turbulent time, Turkey lays claim to a role of stability for Europe, Syria and global trade
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday sought to position his country as a point of stability in an increasingly ...
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Syria's challenges will show Al Shara's 'real colours', says Barbara Leaf
Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara will reveal his “real colours” with his responses to several security challenges facing Syria ...