Syria

After opposition forces seized several key Syrian cities in a matter of days, former president Bashar al-Assad has fled the country and his regime has fallen

Scholars across the globe have joined forces to preserve the beleaguered country’s cultural heritage for all our sakes

The 2016 nationwide ceasefire in Syria had unexpected consequences in the southern governorate of Dara’a that ranged from the development of rebel governance to humanitarian access

The air strikes in Syria by the US, UK and France after suspected chemical weapon attacks on civilians violate the UN Charter and international law - but does it matter?

A spate of terror attacks around the world has sparked new discussion over the changing face of modern terrorism. But what is the nature of the threat we face today and is it any different to what we’ve seen in the past?

As G7 ministers meet to discuss Russia’s role in Syria, its historical emphasis on statehood offers an insight into why Putin still supports Bashar Al-Assad

Former UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Baroness Amos on Syria in the latest Policy Shop podcast

The Paris attacks show the uncertainties and risks global terrorism brings. Only a combined effort across all levels of society can defeat it.

Talk of a more robust military response after the Paris attacks must be rejected

The Russian President has added an extra element to the troubled Middle East by launching his jets on rebel and Islamic State targets in Syria