By 2025, the war had left Syria's economy in a poor state, following years of international sanctions that were later eased. A country of fertile plains, high mountains, plateaus, and deserts, Syria is home to …

3 days ago · Syria is a country located on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Asia. The capital is Damascus. Find a geographical and historical treatment of Syria, including maps, …

1 day ago · Syria's military says it captured the strategic town of Tabqa from the Kurdish-led SDF during its whirlwind offensive.

1 day ago · In the space of two days, the Syrian military, aided by tribal militia, has driven Kurdish forces from wide swathes of northern Syria that they have held for more than a decade.

1 day ago · Several thousand people marched under the rain in northeast Syria on Tuesday to protest the expulsion of Kurdish fighters from the city of Aleppo after days of deadly clashes.

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14 hours ago · President Ahmed al-Sharaa said the deal would allow the Syrian state to reassert control over most areas.

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Nov 19, 2025 · Learn how the war in Syria began, how it impacts the region, and track the latest news with CFR’s Global Conflict Tracker.

5 hours ago · Government’s truce with Syrian Democratic Forces follows advance on Kurdish-held areas amid struggle to control entire country The Syrian government on Sunday announced a ceasefire …