The move in the Golan Heights comes as Israel fears rebel groups could encroach on its border.
Assad’s Downfall Marks a New Realignment in the Middle East
Winners and losers have already emerged, Turkey gained, Russia and Iran lost sway—but the gains and losses could prove illusory.
Bashar al-Assad, an Ophthalmologist Who Became a Dictator, Is the Last of a Despotic Dynasty
Once a self-styled modernizer, Syria’s president bought time with a harsh crackdown, but his government eventually succumbed to its many…
Assad’s Rule Collapses in Syria, Raising Concerns of a Vacuum
The Assad family dictatorship that ruled Syria for more than 50 years melts away, and outside powers maneuver for influence.
As Russia and China Rewrite Rules of War, NATO Adapts Its Game Plan
Cyber and energy security are priorities for the alliance’s new leader, as member nations share more intelligence to protect critical…
South Korea’s Former Defense Minister Detained Over Martial-Law Involvement
Prosecutors arrested Kim Yong-hyun, escalating the legal fallout for central players who briefly instituted martial law this past week.
