Why Moscow is ignoring US cyberattacks on Iran

Despite Russia's partnership with Iran, Moscow turns a blind eye to American cyberattacks on key Iranian targets.

Russia

Assad’s forces resume shelling of Idlib

President Bashar al-Assad’s forces have suspended a cease-fire and resumed airstrikes against Syria’s last rebel stronghold of Idlib, accusing the opposition of violating the truce.

Syria

Russia, Lebanon seek synergy in projects to rebuild Syria

Moscow and Beirut each see potential benefits in working together to secure lucrative reconstruction contracts in Syria.

Lebanon

Syria’s constitutional committee still mired in discord

Disputes on decision-making rules and time frames continue to delay the committee’s inauguration a year and a half since Syrian parties agreed on a committee to draft a new constitution, even though discord over its composition has been overcome.

Syria

What's next for Russia in Idlib?

Following the violation of the cease-fire in Idlib, Russia faces the need to manage the breakout of new hostilities and fix the deal with Turkey.

Syria

An artist's 'explosive' works convey hope amid death in Syria

Akram Swedaan, an artist displaced from eastern Gouta, opposes war by transforming ammunition into canvases to create works of art.

Syria

Astana talks show Russia eager to keep plugging away at Idlib

The new round of Syria talks in Kazakhstan produced a cease-fire in Idlib and the promise for a constitutional committee due to be announced in September, but will all of this ultimately happen?

Syria

How Syria’s White Helmets are avoiding regime strikes

The Syrian Civil Defense, known as the White Helmets, are coming up with new ways to avoid regime and Russian airstrikes.

Syria

Israel, Egypt strengthen energy ties

Strengthening ties in the field of energy between Israel and Egypt is a clear interest for both countries, but no less a significant American interest as well.

Egypt

Syria’s Kurds feel brunt of Turkish-US crisis

Turkey is sending military reinforcements to its border with Syria after two missiles were recently launched from Syria toward a border city, portending an imminent Turkish offensive in the area.

Syria

Intel: How Russia is deepening military ties with Iran to counter the US

Russia and Iran have agreed to tighten their military ties in a joint challenge to perceived US hegemony in the Middle East.

Russia

Will Netanyahu's Putin connection backfire in his hunt for votes?

Contrary to the thinking of Likud advisers, Russian-speaking Israeli voters might actually be repulsed by election campaign efforts highlighting the friendship between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Israel