In 1958, Syria entered a brief pan-Arab union with Egypt, which was terminated following a 1961 coup d'état. The 1963 coup d'état carried out by the military committee of the Ba'ath Party established a …

1 day ago · Syria’s Hama full of ‘hope, joy’ one year after al-Assad forces’ exit Thousands have taken to the streets in the central city, celebrating a new Syria free of al-Assad’s reign.

3 days ago · Syria is a country located on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Asia. The capital is Damascus. Find a geographical and historical treatment of Syria, including maps, …

2 days ago · Syria uneasily celebrates a year of liberation The flaws of Ahmed al-Sharaa’s rule are beginning to show

3 days ago · For the first time in the country’s history, Syrians are preparing to publicly mark Human Rights Day next week — a small but meaningful step that UN human rights officials say signals a …

4 days ago · Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday a deal with Syria is possible and he expects Syrian authorities to establish a demilitarised buffer zone from Damascus to Mount …

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Nov 19, 2025 · Learn how the war in Syria began, how it impacts the region, and track the latest news with CFR’s Global Conflict Tracker.

Nov 30, 2024 · Syria’s civil war is back in the spotlight after a new rebel coalition launched a surprise attack, sweeping into the country’s second largest city, Aleppo.

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