Daniel DePetris: How will Syria evolve under new leadership?
While the victory against Bashar Assad’s forces is a triumph, the jihadist-turned-statesman who is now in charge has a ...
Cafes Can’t Play Music, but the Water Taps Work: Life Under Syria’s Rebels
The Islamists who now lead Syria have ruled the city of Idlib for years. Residents say they imposed some strict laws, but ...
Can Syria’s Islamist rebels govern the country? Their rule in Idlib offers clues
How the rebels governed Idlib offers insight into how they might rule Syria. Experts and residents of Idlib describe their ...
Clashes between Islamists now in power in Syria and Assad's supporters kill 6 fighters
Clashes between Islamists who took over Syria and supporters of ousted President Bashar Assad's government killed six Islamic ...
Islamist group running Syria has mixed record over governance in province, ruled with 'iron fist'
Sham, which toppled the regime of Bashar al-Assad, governed Syria's Idlib province with a mix of repression and pragmatism.
He toppled a dictator and traded fatigues for suits — Syria's new leader tries to reassure the U.S.
Will he walk the walk and not just talk the talk? And if he doesn’t win in the elections, will he peacefully stand aside for ...
Who's been funding the HTS rebels now in control of Syria?
Sham, or HTS, made a lightning assault across Syria. Where did the rebels get the cash, weapons and training that made their ...
Syria's rebel leaders say they've broken with their jihadist past - can they be trusted?
Last week, while touring Damascus, Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa (formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani) was ...
How Will the Rebels Rule Syria? Their Past Offers Clues.
The Islamist rebels who ousted Syria’s dictator ran a pragmatic and disciplined administration in the territory they ...
One week into a new Syria, rebels aim for normalcy and Syrians vow not to be silent again
A transformation has started to take place in the week since the unexpected overthrow of Syria’s President Bashar Assad.
A cautious Christmas for Christians in the new Syria
Twinkling lights, stars, bells and revolutionary flags are strung above the ancient streets of the old city of Damascus.
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Can Syria’s Islamist rebels govern the country? Their rule in Idlib offers clues
How the rebels governed Idlib, in northwest Syria, offers insight into how they might rule the country. Experts and residents of Idlib describe their governance as pragmatic and influenced by both ...