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.
Syria’s Assad Finds Himself Alone as Enemies Close In
With rebels closing in on Damascus, President Bashar al-Assad sought help from his backers in Russia and Iran, and came…
Pressure Mounts on Syria’s Assad as Rebels Threaten Damascus From South and North
Rebel gains have left foreign powers scrambling to secure their interests while President Bashar al-Assad faces his most precarious position…
South Korean President Avoids Impeachment as Allies Boycott Vote
Opposition lawmakers plan to try a second time to oust Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law.
Notre Dame Cathedral Is Reborn in a Darkened World
A host of global figures, including President-elect Donald Trump, are scheduled to pay homage to the church in a reopening…
Retreat of Syrian Forces Threatens ‘Saigon Moment’ for Russia
Moscow’s support for the Assad regime has helped it project power throughout the region.
