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Glass has reported extensively from the Middle East and travelled frequently in Syria over several decades. Here he melds together reportage, analysis, and history to provide an accessible overview of the origins and permutations defining the conflict, situating it clearly in the overall crisis of the region. His voice, elegant and concise, humane and richly informed, is a vital antidote to the sloganizing that shapes so much commentary and policy concerning the civil war.

With ISIS’ defeat in Syria looming and Assad’s regime likely to regain the entire country before long, the United States should recognize the limits of its intervention and avoid getting dragged into an endless war. Instead, it should focus its efforts on helping refugees outside Syria.

This series, "Syria: A Journey Through History and Conflict," explores the rich and complex narrative of Syria, from its ancient role as the cradle of civilization to its prominence during the Islamic Golden Age. It delves into the nation's colonial struggles, the rise of the Assad regime, and the devastating Syrian Civil War, shedding light on its political, cultural, and humanitarian dimensions. The series concludes by examining Syria's ongoing challenges and efforts to rebuild, offering a nuanced perspective on its enduring resilience and hope for the future.

Syria Shows is where the truth about Syria finds its voice. Hosted by a Syrian journalist who has been documenting, analysing, and speaking out against tyranny since 2011. This show dives deep into the stories shaping Syria and the region ; stories often ignored or misunderstood by the world. Through every episode, we bring context, clarity, and a Syrian perspective on the events that affect our homeland and its people. This is not just news, it’s a journalistic journey to make the world see Syria through Syrian eyes. Follow me on X: https://x.com/realali

Syria: The Inconvenient Revolution (STIR) is a podcast by British-Syrian writer and activist Leila Al-Shami (Burning Country: Syrians in Revolution anda War) and Elia Ayoub (The Fire These Times, Hauntologies) on the history and politics of Syria, and in particular since the 2011 revolution. This is a production of the From The Periphery Media Collective. To support us head out to https://www.patreon.com/fromtheperiphery

From Qasem Soleimani to the nuclear deal, a deeply reported exploration of Iran’s decades-long power struggle with the United States—in the tradition of Steve Coll’s Ghost Wars and Lawrence Wright’s The Looming Tower “A front-row view of the spy games, assassinations, political...

Dive into the captivating world of ancient civilizations with History of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, a monumental twelve-volume work by the pioneering Egyptologist Gaston Maspero. Translated from the original French, this masterwork, published between 1903 and 1904, showcases Masperos dedication to the exploration of ancient cultures. As a largely self-taught scholar, he led significant archaeological missions, including the renowned Institut Franßais d‚Archologie Orientale. Notably, he expanded research at Saqqara, uncovering thousands of hieroglyphic inscriptions that ...

Dive into the rich tapestry of ancient civilizations with Volume 4 of History Of Egypt, Chald¶a, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, a monumental work by one of the pioneers of modern Egyptology, Gaston Maspero. Originally published between 1903 and 1904, this twelve-volume series, translated from the French Histoire ancienne des peuples de lOrient classique, sheds light on the intricate histories of these ancient cultures. Maspero, a self-taught master in hieroglyphic translation, led significant archaeological missions and expanded the understanding of Egyptian antiquities. In this volume, he ...

Delve into the rich tapestry of ancient history with History of Egypt, Chald¶a, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, the monumental work of one of the pioneers of modern Egyptology. Translated from the French original, Histoire ancienne des peuples de lOrient classique by E. L. McClure and published between 1903 and 1904, this twelve-volume series showcases the expertise of Gaston Maspero, a largely self-taught master of hieroglyphic translation. In 1880, Maspero led a French archaeological mission that would evolve into the Institut Franßais d‚Archologie Orientale. He succeeded Mariette as the ...

Delve into the captivating world of ancient civilizations with History of Egypt, Chald¶a, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, a monumental twelve-volume work by one of the pioneers of modern Egyptology, Gaston Maspero. This masterful translation by M. L. McClure, published between 1903-1904, draws from Masperos extensive knowledge and passion for hieroglyphics. After leading a French archaeological mission in 1880 that evolved into the Institut Franßais d‚Archologie Orientale, Maspero made significant strides in understanding Egypts rich history. His groundbreaking discoveries at Saqqara, where...

Season 2 of The Syria Trials tracks the story of Brigadier General Khaled al-Halabi. Over 11 episodes, we tell the story of Halabi’s work within the Syrian intelligence system, his role in violently suppressing the peaceful Revolution and his escape to Europe, after his city fell out of regime control. Throughout the series, we’re asking two key questions: who is Halabi and why hasn’t he been arrested yet?

A decade of war in Syria has devastated the country and spawned one of the worst refugee crises in the world. Millions of Syrians fled for neighboring Lebanon and Jordan over the years, where they live to this day in makeshift camps. Millions more are displaced inside Syria. On March 9th, Foreign Policy, in partnership with World Vision International and the Syrian American Medical Society, brings you Syria’s Lost Generation, a six-part podcast about young Syrians who expected to live normal lives—going to school and making friends. Instead, they and their families were uprooted by war and...

Recent surveys conducted in Syria reveal that Islamist fighters are surprisingly supportive of democracy. Here's why.

The civil war in Syria will soon enter its fifth year, with no end in sight. On January 20, Foreign Affairs managing editor Jonathan Tepperman met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus to discuss the conflict in an exclusive interview.

"Syria Provokes an American Anxiety: Is U.S. Power Really So Special?" is from the October 8, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Max Fisher and Amanda Taub and narrated by Caroline Miller.

When U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated on January 20, 2017, his most complicated foreign policy challenge will be what to do about Syria. Under President Barack Obama, Washington’s Syria policy has focused on fighting the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

With its ability to control the Assad regime already in question, Russia now appears to be facing issues restraining even its own mercenary contractors.

Turkey’s strategy is more than an exercise in geopolitics—for Erdogan, it touches on his very political survival.

"""How the War Ends in Syria"" is from the December 05, 2016 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Peter W. Galbraithand narrated by Kristi Burns.

At the end of September, Russia began conducting air strikes in Syria, ostensibly to combat terrorist groups. The strikes constitute Russia’s biggest intervention in the Middle East in decades. Its unanticipated military foray into Syria has transformed the civil war there into a proxy US-Russian conflict and has raised the stakes in the ongoing standoff between Moscow and Washington.