The air base at Khmeimim and the naval installation at Tartus had become synonymous with Russia’s intervention in Syria.
American Freed From Syrian Regime Prison Was on Levantine Pilgrimage
The man, who gave his name to Syrian authorities as Travis Timmerman, had found himself held captive for seven months…
Alleged Chinese Agent With Links to Prince Andrew Is Barred From U.K.
The Chinese businessman has been banned from entering the U.K. after intelligence services alleged he was trying to influence the…
U.S. Ally Halts Fight Against Islamic State in Syria as It Battles Rebel Group
Washington’s main ally in Syria warned that a power vacuum in the country was leading to attacks on the group…
Leaders of Rich Nations Are Deeply Unpopular. That Spells Trouble Ahead.
If you are in charge of a slow-growing democracy, it’s not looking good right now. Almost no leader of an…
France’s Macron Names New Prime Minister in Bid to End Political Gridlock
The French president appointed a seasoned centrist to referee between rowdy political factions.
Fall of Syrian Regime Exposes Limits of Russia’s Global Ambitions
With Moscow’s money, attention and ammunition focused on its conflict with Ukraine, the Kremlin’s global power projects are in a…
Trump Team Weighs Options, Including Airstrikes, to Stop Iran’s Nuclear Program
Military action would break with longstanding U.S. policy of stopping Tehran’s weapons program through diplomatic means.
Tracking Putin’s Most Feared Secret Agency—From Inside a Russian Prison and Beyond
The spy unit that arrested a Wall Street Journal reporter is leading the biggest campaign of internal repression since the…
