Syria
Explore our coverage of Syria’s politics, economics, business and culture
United States
Tulsi Gabbard, Sean Penn and the hunt for an American hostage
A controversial trip to Syria in 2017 produced a possible sighting of Austin Tice, an imprisoned journalist
Graphic detail
A short history of Syria, in maps
The most influential people, groups and events that shaped Syria’s role in the Middle East
Middle East & Africa
Violent jihadists are getting frustrated by the new Syria
Tipsy dancers, Christmas decorations, Shias and women’s rights are in the crosshairs
Middle East & Africa
The West is making a muddle of its Syria sanctions
Outsiders should be much clearer about how and when they will be lifted
Middle East & Africa
The fate of minorities in post-Assad Syria
The country’s new rulers have yet to include other groups in their government
Middle East & Africa
Syria’s new rulers have inherited an economic disaster
A legacy of mismanagement and lingering sanctions will make it hard to rebuild the country
Middle East & Africa
Everyone wants to meet Syria’s new rulers
But a flurry of diplomatic meetings in Damascus points to the obstacles ahead
Middle East & Africa
One of Assad’s mass graves is found, with as many as 100,000 bodies
But justice for the victims of the Assad regime will be slow
Middle East & Africa
The secret talks between Syria’s new leaders and the Kremlin
They are negotiating with Russia about its military presence
Middle East & Africa
An interview with the military commander of Syria’s new masters
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham promises to respect minorities
Europe
Syrian refugees in Europe are not about to flock home
The country’s future is too uncertain, and many migrants have put down roots
Briefing
The Assad regime’s fall voids many of the Middle East’s old certainties
What if Syria abandoned its hostility to the West and stopped menacing Israel?
Briefing
Syria has exchanged a vile dictator for an uncertain future
It is not clear how stable or how benign the new regime will be
Leaders
How the new Syria might succeed or fail
Much will go wrong. But for now, celebrate a tyrant’s fall
Middle East & Africa
What do Syria’s other rebels want now?
HTS could not have taken Damascus without their help. We sit down with a Syrian rebel commander