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The world’s safest and most dangerous countries 

The world’s safest and most dangerous countries
Ukraine drops down the Global Peace Index as Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the list
15 Jun 2022
Turkey’s refugee dilemma

Turkey’s refugee dilemma
Attitudes towards recent arrivals are hardening – and Ankara is taking action
1 Jun 2022
‘The West can learn lessons about Putin from Syria’

‘The West can learn lessons about Putin from Syria’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
24 Feb 2022
The VP, GPs and refugees

The VP, GPs and refugees
Why are Kamala Harris' approval ratings in freefall? Should the government be able to tell doctors where to work? And why have bananas got Syrian refu…
12 Nov 2021
The ‘besieged’ Syrian province threatened by vaccine skepticism

The ‘besieged’ Syrian province threatened by vaccine skepticism
Delta variant hits Idlib as online conspiracy theories threaten jab rollout
3 Nov 2021
Exiles, revolting prisoners and sporting health

Exiles, revolting prisoners and sporting health
Will Syrian criminals be allowed home? How did an American prison fall into the hands of inmates? And why are sports stars struggling with their menta…
15 Oct 2021
From the Arab Spring to a refugee crisis: exploring Syria’s decade of civil war

From the Arab Spring to a refugee crisis: exploring Syria’s decade of civil war
Ten years after the first battles between Syrian government forces and the armed opposition, no resolution is in sight
7 Oct 2021

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How Russia is using Syria in ‘Cold War-style stand-off’ with West

How Russia is using Syria in ‘Cold War-style stand-off’ with West
Moscow deploys nuclear bombers to strengthen Bashar al-Assad’s regime - and boost its own power
28 May 2021
Syria’s ‘sham’ presidential election: what is the point?

Syria’s ‘sham’ presidential election: what is the point?
Wednesday’s poll is designed to give President Bashar al-Assad ‘a veneer of legitimacy both at home and abroad’
25 May 2021
Why Denmark is stripping Syrians of residency

Why Denmark is stripping Syrians of residency
Copenhagen orders refugees back to Damascus claiming security has ‘improved significantly’
16 Apr 2021
How has Isis dealt with the outbreak of Covid-19? 

How has Isis dealt with the outbreak of Covid-19?
Terror group finds new opportunities amid the global pandemic
21 Oct 2020
Who are the ‘Assad torturers’ on trial in Germany?

Who are the ‘Assad torturers’ on trial in Germany?
Two Syrian men are accused of crimes against humanity during civil war
24 Apr 2020
Coronavirus in the Middle East: ‘perfect storm is gathering'

Coronavirus in the Middle East: ‘perfect storm is gathering'
Millions of refugees in failing states in ‘mortal peril’ from Covid-19 spread
1 Apr 2020
Amir al-Mawli: who is the new Isis leader?

Amir al-Mawli: who is the new Isis leader?
Terror group’s head thought to have been behind 2014 genocide of Yazidis in Iraq
19 Mar 2020
The impact of Turkey’s fight with Syria

The impact of Turkey’s fight with Syria
Moscow and Ankara agree Idlib ceasefire - but analysts fear truce may prove short-lived
6 Mar 2020
Turkey predicts millions of migrants will head to the EU

Turkey predicts millions of migrants will head to the EU
President Erdogan says Turkey can no longer uphold deal with Europe
3 Mar 2020
Idlib air strike kills 33 Turkish troops in fresh escalation

Idlib air strike kills 33 Turkish troops in fresh escalation
Turkey retaliates as situation deteriorates in north-western region
28 Feb 2020
Israel strikes Gaza and Syria

Israel strikes Gaza and Syria
Tit-for-tat violence escalating in run-up to fresh Israeli elections
24 Feb 2020
A million trapped Syrians face pitiless government onslaught

A million trapped Syrians face pitiless government onslaught
The UN has warned that ‘the biggest humanitarian horror story of the 21st century’ could be about to happen
21 Feb 2020
Quiz of The Week: 1 - 7 February 2020

Quiz of The Week: 1 - 7 February 2020
Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
7 Feb 2020
Turkey fires on Syrian forces: what is going on?

Turkey fires on Syrian forces: what is going on?
Turkish airstrikes ‘neutralise’ 76 Assad fighters as Ankara claims retaliation
4 Feb 2020
Isis: what does the future hold for the terror group?

Isis: what does the future hold for the terror group?
Spies confirm identity of new Islamic State leader
23 Jan 2020
Instant Opinion: Isis is ‘very happy’ amid chaos in Iraq

Instant Opinion: Isis is ‘very happy’ amid chaos in Iraq
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 14 January
14 Jan 2020
Theresa May ‘almost sent 1,000 troops to Syria last year’

Theresa May ‘almost sent 1,000 troops to Syria last year’
The then prime minister reportedly discussed joint deployment with France after Donald Trump withdrew
28 Nov 2019
British founder of White Helmets found dead

British founder of White Helmets found dead
Death comes a week after Moscow accused him of spying
12 Nov 2019
Instant Opinion: ‘We are all tactical voters, aren’t we?’

Instant Opinion: ‘We are all tactical voters, aren’t we?’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 5 November
5 Nov 2019
Instant Opinion: ‘I can’t vote for any of them’

Instant Opinion: ‘I can’t vote for any of them’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 1 November
1 Nov 2019
Instant Opinion: SNP may ‘usher in era of Tory government’

Instant Opinion: SNP may ‘usher in era of Tory government’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 29 October
29 Oct 2019
The consequences of killing Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

The consequences of killing Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
What the death of the Islamic State leader means for the terror group, the region and Donald Trump
28 Oct 2019
Syria regime accused of brutal torture methods

Syria regime accused of brutal torture methods
Report reveals harrowing details of killing and mistreatment of prisoners
24 Oct 2019
How will Syria be carved up?

How will Syria be carved up?
Donald Trump further confuses situation in Middle East by announcing some US troops may stay in Syria to protect oil
22 Oct 2019
Instant Opinion: Brexiteers would be ‘stupid’ to reject deal

Instant Opinion: Brexiteers would be ‘stupid’ to reject deal
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 18 October
18 Oct 2019
Trump celebrates as Turkey calls ceasefire in Syria

Trump celebrates as Turkey calls ceasefire in Syria
US president says ‘millions of lives will be saved’ - but analysts doubt Kurds will comply
18 Oct 2019
What will happen to Syria?

What will happen to Syria?
It may look like chaos, but is the situation in northern Syria being carefully manipulated by Moscow?
17 Oct 2019