Syrian Military Takes Aleppo Neighborhoods After Clashes With Kurds
The takeover ended one of the worst outbreaks of violence between the central government and the Kurdish-led forces since the end of the civil war just over a year ago.
Syrian Democratic Forces
Residents Flee As Fighting In Aleppo Reignites
Several people have been killed in fighting between Syrian government forces and a Kurdish-led militia, the Syrian Democratic Forces, in Aleppo, Syria, after two days of clashes. Efforts to integrate the S.D.F. into the national military appear to have…
Clashes Between Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Militia Restart After Deaths
Fighting in the city of Aleppo resumed as talks to integrate the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into the national military appear to have stalled.
Zero Hour for the Middle East
After more than a decade of wars, from Syria to Gaza, the Middle East is exhausted by conflict. Is it ready to find another way?
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.
ISIS Detention Camps Pose a Dangerous Problem for Syria’s Leaders
The government faces a dilemma over what to do with civil-war-era prisons and detention camps that hold thousands of ISIS fighters and tens of thousands of their family members.
Deadly Clashes Erupt Between Syrian Government Forces and Kurdish Fighters
Tensions have been building over government attempts to bring the Kurdish-led region in northeastern Syria under its authority. Kurdish leaders have so far resisted.
Kurdish Distrust of Syria’s New Government Runs Deep
The Kurdish-led force that runs northeast Syria has agreed to integrate into a new national army, but some of its supporters remain wary.
Islamic State Regains Strength in Syria
The U.S. has sent more forces to Syria, tamping down on the immediate threat, but experts warn that the extremist group could break thousands of hardened fighters out of prison.