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.
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.
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 northwest of the country.
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.
Russia helps Syria launch deadly airstrikes amid shock rebel offensive
Syria's civil war has taken a dramatic turn, with dictator Bashar Assad once again leaning on Russian support after a shock offensive by Islamist rebels in Aleppo.
Syria, Russia up airstrikes in rebel-held Aleppo as Iran-backed militias move in to help Assad
The Syrian army has upped its airstrikes on Monday against the rebel forces that took Aleppo, with Iraqi militias crossing the border to aid President Bashar al-Assad’s government.
How Turkey aims to capitalise on Syria's rebel offensive
Analysis: The crisis could allow Turkey to advance two long-held goals: the mass return of Syrian refugees and eliminating the Kurdish presence on its border.
Key players in Syria’s long-running civil war, reignited by a shock rebel offensive
Syria’s long civil war has reclaimed global attention after insurgents seized most of its largest city and dozens of nearby towns and villages.
Russia Strongly Backs Syrian Leadership, Says Rebels Are Getting Support From Outside
Russia said on Wednesday that it strongly backs the actions of the Syrian leadership to counter an offensive by what it said were terrorist groups receiving support, including drones and training, from outside the country.
Inside Aleppo: the Syrian city captured by rebels
Opposition supporters are ecstatic but others are wary of their new Islamist rulers as Assad regime begins counteroffensive
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 ...
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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 ...
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, ...
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.
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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 ...
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.
Middle East conflict live updates: Battles rage in Syria, Israel and Hezbollah trade fire threatening truce
Follow NBC News for live updates on the latest coverage from the Middle East, where Syria is battling rebels and Israel and Hezbollah have traded fire.