U.S. Strikes Islamic State Targets in Syria
American forces struck dozens of suspected ISIS sites, making good on President Trump’s vow to avenge two American soldiers and a civilian U.S. interpreter killed by the group last week.
al-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )
Trump Signs Law Repealing Tough Sanctions on Syria
The Caesar Act was imposed in 2019 in response to widespread and systematic violations of human rights by the regime of former dictator Bashar al-Assad.
A Militant’s Transformation
Ahmed Al-Sharaa, a former Al Qaeda ally, is now president of Syria. We look at his transformation, and whether he can transform his country, too.
Syrian Who Killed U.S. Soldiers Was Member of Security Forces, Officials Say
The gunman who killed two U.S. soldiers and an American civilian interpreter had been set to be dismissed from the security forces over his extremist views, U.S. and Syrian officials said.
Deadly Attack on U.S. Troops Poses Growing Challenge for Syria’s Leader
The attack further complicates President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s efforts to unify the country and rebuild relationships with the international community, analysts say.
Syria, Rebuilding Its Military, Relies on Loyalists and Religious Teaching
Critics say Syria’s fledgling government is hobbling military preparedness as it redoes the country’s forces from scratch.
Syrians Celebrate Anniversary of Bashar al-Assad’s Fall
A year ago, rebels overthrew President Bashar al-Assad, ending decades of dictatorship and civil war. But challenges remain for the new leadership.
The New Syria
The country certainly still faces many challenges. But some things are now going right there — and those are worth our attention, too.
‘Imperial Israel’ in the New Middle East
Despite a cease-fire with Hezbollah, almost daily strikes demonstrate an emboldened Israel’s strategy to eliminate its enemies any time, anywhere.
Syria’s Leaders Pledge to Join Fight Against Islamic State
Large parts of Syria were once overrun by the terrorist group Islamic State. The country’s new government has just committed to a global effort to fight the group.