In 1958, Syria entered a brief pan-Arab union with Egypt, which was terminated following a 1961 coup d'état. The 1963 coup d'état carried out by the military committee of the Ba'ath Party …

6 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 …

3 days ago · Deadly protests and clashes in Syria – what happened and what’s next? Unrest grips Syria’s Mediterranean cities after a deadly mosque attack sparks demonstrations.

4 days ago · Syria’s government has ordered soldiers to guard a mass grave created to conceal atrocities under Bashar al-Assad.

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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.

4 days ago · Days after a bombing at a mosque in a predominantly Alawite area, members of the religious minority in Syria demonstrated for better protections.

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Dec 20, 2025 · One year after President Bashar Assad's fall, Syria remains deeply scarred. While a new transitional government has revived international ties, sectarian violence persists and …