The Syrian conflict is a series of ongoing disputes and clashes in Syria following the fall of the Assad regime.

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.

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

Jan 9, 2026 · What is the Syrian Civil War? The Syrian Civil War began in 2011 after pro-democracy protests swept through Syria during the Arab Spring, threatening the rule of Syrian President Bashar …

23 hours ago · Government forces have seized a strategic town and oil fields in northeastern Syria. The move on Sunday is part of an ongoing push against Kurdish-led forces east of the Euphrates River.

17 hours 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.

Dec 5, 2025 · Syrian authorities have asked Lebanese security forces to hand over more than 200 senior officers who fled to Lebanon after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, following a Reuters investigation …

6 days ago · It’s the latest iteration of conflict in a consequential and difficult year for Syria, as the country seeks to build stability after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime and over a decade of brutal …

16 hours ago · The new deal also calls for a cease-fire. Government forces have taken strategic assets from the militia in recent days, weakening the force.

Nov 7, 2025 · Its strategy prioritizes deescalation and containment over opening new military fronts. Within this framework, the Syrian government seeks to resolve tensions with the Kurdish-dominated …