The article explores why Syria, despite its early independence, was unable to establish a democracy, instead evolving into a mukhabarat state

In 1982 an uprising in the city of Hama by the Muslim Brotherhood, a Sunni Islamist group originating in Egypt, challenged Assad’s rule. Tens of thousands of people were killed by the government’s bombardment of the city. The chilling message stuck with Syrians for decades.

When I visited Maaloula in southwest Syria in 2016, the Jabhat Al-Nusra (the predecessor of the Hayat Tahrir Ash Sham jihadis, who have toppled Bashar al-Assad) had systematically destroyed

Syria has been a work in progress, a nation to be rebuilt, since the downfall of its autocratic president, Bashar al-Assad, a month ago. It is far too early to ascertain in what political direction Syria is heading, but if the past is any guide, Syrians should not expect their country to become a Jeffersonian democracy.

Despite the Ba'ath Party's defeats in Iraq and Syria, many Jordanians still see Saddam Hussein as an Arab leader who was only overthrown by the U.S. occupation — despite the atrocities and crimes he committed that amount to crimes against humanity.

Following the collapse of the 61-year Ba'athist regime, Syrian authorities have continued uncovering drug production centers and storage facili

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed has reaffirmed the country's unwavering stance on supporting Syria's independence and sovereignty over its entire territory, a..

Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledges action against PKK/YPG terrorist organization to resolve issue 'once and for all'

UAE president reaffirmed his country's 'firm position in supporting Syria's independence, sovereignty over its entire territory' - Anadolu Ajansı

EU crisis management chief Hadja Lahbib announced a 235 million euro aid package for Syria and neighbouring countries on Friday during the first visit by a senior EU official since Bashar

Ahmed al-Sharaa, the leader of Syria's new administration, on Friday met with Karim Khan, the International Criminal Court's (ICC) chief prosecutor, in the capital Damascus.

Israel's justice ministry has said 737 prisoners and detainees will be freed as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal approved Saturday. In a statement on its website,