While it’s unclear what exact political path Syria will take, the dilemmas the country faces are similar to the experiences ...

For more recent analysis of Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS), see this August 2023 post from the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program's Examining Extremism series. Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS or ...

As it struggles to rebuild Syria’s police force and maintain law and order, the new regime of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, is integrating Islamic teachings in the training of recruits.

The move to put religion at the center of policing risks seeding new rifts in a diverse country awash with guns after 13 years of civil war and alienating foreign governments they have been trying ...

Officers say the move aims to instil a sense of morality as they race to fill a security vacuum after dismantling ousted ...

The foreign ministers "underscored the importance of uniting the efforts of all ‘external players’ who can genuinely contribute to a comprehensive resolution of the situation in Syria, ensuring the le ...

After the ouster of Syria's longtime leader Bashar al-Assad last month, Israel's military has taken up a new post in the ...

Commercial flights between Turkey and Syria have resumed after 13 years with a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Damascus.

Once Syria's most influential minority, Alawites struggle to move on from their association with a hated dictator.

Syria's defence minister said Wednesday that Damascus was open to talks with Kurdish-led forces on their integration into the ...

The international community should focus on empowering Syria’s local civil society groups and advocating for women’s rights ...

Jolani, the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militant group, became the de facto leader of Syria. Since then, he has ...