The transfer marks the end of an era when Russia played an arguably oversized role in determining which countries could ...

Losing Syrian military bases would hurt the Kremlin’s attempts to project power in the Middle East and Africa.

Two African states are frustrating Moscow's efforts to establish a stronger military presence in the continent following the ...

Despite her pleasant air and sense of fashion, the now former Syrian First Lady Asma al-Assad was bound to be tied to her husband's fate. Born and raised in the UK, she was respected by some for ...

The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between ...

For much of the past decade, Assad’s regime, bolstered by unwavering support from Iran and Russia, brutally suppressed ...

With Russia’s diminished influence in Syria, Ukraine calls on Israel to reconsider its stance and provide essential defensive ...

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The Tartous naval base is its only Mediterranean repair and resupply hub, and Hmeimim is a major staging post for military ...

In an hourlong televised meeting with his top military brass, Vladimir Putin left Syria unmentioned and made it clear that ...

Assad's flight to Russia may be a blessing in disguise, as it could allow for more effective transitional justice in Syria.

Leaders in Rome fear Moscow's warships could be parked "two steps" from Italian shores, as Defense Minister Guido Crosetto ...