Lawmakers see ‘bad guys on both sides’ in Syria offensive
Senators on both sides of the aisle are holding back from cheering rebel gains against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, following a lightning offensive over the weekend led by Hayʼat Tahrir
The Rebel Offensive in Syria Was Hiding in Plain Sight
Rather than coming out of nowhere, the dynamics that led to the HTS rebels' offensive in Syria have been building for a long time. The post The Rebel Offensive in Syria Was Hiding in Plain Sight appeared first on World Politics Review.
What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria’s 13-year war and why it matters
The 13-year civil war in Syria has roared back into prominence with a surprise rebel offensive on one of Syria’s largest cities and ancient business hub.
Will Syria's Rebels Topple Assad? How War Could Develop
Turkey will be the key player in ending the rebel push by Syrian insurgents against President Bashar al-Assad.
This Is The ‘Most Surprising’ Aspect Of The Sudden Rebel Takeover Of Aleppo, Syria: Expert
On "Forbes Newsroom," Gregory Brew, Senior Analyst at the Eurasia Group, discussed the ongoing conflict in Syria.
What to know about the rebel offensive in Syria
A lightning offensive in Syria last week broke a prolonged stalemate 13 years into Syria's civil war and emphasized the vulnerability of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime. Why it matters: Rebels last week reclaimed nearly all of Aleppo,
Rebel groups have taken Syria’s second-biggest city. Here’s who they are
Eight years ago, Syria’s civil war shifted in President Bashar Al-Assad’s favor after a Russian blitzkrieg on Aleppo helped him regain control over the country’s second biggest city.
Who is fighting in Syria and why?
Syrian rebels' capture of Aleppo from President Bashar al-Assad has brought the Syrian civil war back into focus, jolting frontlines that had been dormant for years with implications for the region and beyond.
Who are Syria's resurgent rebels?
After a lightning strike launched on Wednesday, the rebels have largely taken control of Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, and are now fighting to take control of the city of Hama. The offensive has prompted "the first Russian strikes on Aleppo since 2016",
What is the ultimate goal of Syria's rebel forces?
The Syrian military and Russian forces launched joint airstrikes Monday targeting rebel groups that seized control of the nation's largest city, Aleppo. Syria's civil war has stood at a stalemate for years,
Photographer for German press agency killed in Syria as rebels push for control of key city
A Syrian photographer working for the German press agency DPA has been killed in an airstrike in the Hama countryside, where ...
Battles rage around Syria’s Hama as airstrikes hit hospitals, journalists
A group of Syrian journalists headed toward Hama were hit by an airstrike, killing photographer Anas Alkharboutli.
A Geopolitical Cauldron Simmers in Syria After Rebel Attacks
Iran and Russia, both stretched by conflicts of their own, have experienced setbacks in Syria after a rebel offensive in the ...
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An Islamic Rebel Leader Rises, Challenging Syria’s Dictator
An Islamic militant group has made rapid advances across northwest Syria, seizing territory from the regime of President ...
Key players in Syria's long-running civil war, reignited by a shock rebel offensive
Syria’s civil war has exploded back onto the world stage after insurgents poured out of their main bastion in northwestern ...
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Syria’s Bashar al-Assad is in mortal danger
Two rebel groups are leading the push. One is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ), which emerged from al-Qaeda’s Syrian affiliate.
Rebel advances in Syria spell danger for Russia’s Middle Eastern ambitions
While on the advance in Ukraine, Russia has recently suffered tactical setbacks in the Middle East. The fall of Aleppo to ...
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Syria's rebel offensive fuelled by diplomatic dead end, senior opposition figures say
Syrian rebels launched a lightning offensive after pressure by Damascus ally Russia was unable to convince President Bashar ...