Though attacks have become more sporadic, local populations in some areas of both Iraq and Syria continue to feel threatened by the group

Many important contributions of Muawiyah were purposely downplayed or ignored by Abassid historians due to sectarian reasons

Power dynamics in Middle East are shifting. After Saudi Arabia's moves to normalise relations with Iran, Syria has choices to make over differing efforts to bring it out of isolation.

With the war in their country not yet entirely over, people there are seeking solace by wearing a new face, perhaps as a distraction from lingering suffering

With more than 15 million Syrians in need of aid an agreement to resurrect oil production may be the answer with Libya setting the precedent

IS and its predecessors have a long history of working directly with al-Assad's regime and benefiting from its indirect facilitation

Syrian novelist Khaled Khalifa shares his firsthand account from the heart of the country's capital, describing the endless sorrow of the Syrian people

Analysis of the diplomatic movement regarding Syria including the positions of Gulf states, Syria's neighbours, world powers, and Turkey

In an interview with Al Majalla, Lahham reminisces on cherished memories, particularly his memorable portrayal of Ghawwar El Toshe

Israel has been increasingly lethal, surgical, consistent, bold, and transparent in its military attacks on Syria