Syria

Country Syria
Capital Damascus
Continent Asia
Currency Syrian pound(SYP)
Languages Arabic

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Introduction

Following World War I, France acquired a mandate over the northern portion of the former Ottoman Empire province of Syria. The French administered the area as Syria until granting it independence in 1946. The new country lacked political stability, however, and experienced a series of military coups during its first decades. Syria united with Egypt in February 1958 to form the United Arab Republic. In September 1961, the two entities separated, and the Syrian Arab Republic was reestablished. In November 1970, Hafiz al-ASAD, a member of the Socialist Ba'th Party and the minority Alawite sect, seized power in a bloodless coup and brought political stability to the country. In the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, Syria lost the Golan Heights to Israel. During the 1990s, Syria and Israel held occasional peace talks over its return. Following the death of President al-ASAD, his son, Bashar al-ASAD, was approved as president by popular referendum in July 2000. Syrian troops - stationed in Lebanon since 1976 in an ostensible peacekeeping role - were withdrawn in April 2005. During the July-August 2006 conflict between Israel and Hizballah, Syria placed its military forces on alert but did not intervene directly on behalf of its ally Hizballah. In May 2007 Bashar al-ASAD was elected to his second term as President.

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Exclusive: Syria to revalue currency, dropping two zeros in bid for stability - ReutersExclusive: Syria to revalue currency, dropping two zeros in bid for stability  Reuters

U.S. Kills Islamic State Operative in Rare Raid in Syria - The New York TimesU.S. Kills Islamic State Operative in Rare Raid in Syria  The New York Times

US Forces Carry Out Raid In Northern Syria Against IS Target: Report - NDTVUS Forces Carry Out Raid In Northern Syria Against IS Target: Report  NDTV

"80% Syria-Israel Issues Resolved" Trump To Host Bibi-Sharaa, Centcom Confirms Raid On ISIS | 4k - News18"80% Syria-Israel Issues Resolved" Trump To Host Bibi-Sharaa, Centcom Confirms Raid On ISIS | 4k  News18

China warns against resurgence of terrorism in Syria at UN briefing - news.cgtn.comChina warns against resurgence of terrorism in Syria at UN briefing  news.cgtn.com

Between Jihad and Geopolitics: Syria and Afghanistan’s Fragile Balancing Acts - orfonline.orgBetween Jihad and Geopolitics: Syria and Afghanistan’s Fragile Balancing Acts  orfonline.org

A new opposition could be a healthy sign for Syria - The EconomistA new opposition could be a healthy sign for Syria  The Economist

Who's really to blame for Syria's intercommunal violence? - The Times of IndiaWho's really to blame for Syria's intercommunal violence?  The Times of India

‘Israel fuels instability in Syria, undermines regional security’ | Daily Sabah - Daily Sabah‘Israel fuels instability in Syria, undermines regional security’ | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

UN envoy warns of worsening political climate amid insecurity in Syria - XinhuaUN envoy warns of worsening political climate amid insecurity in Syria  Xinhua

Did Vedic Gods once rule Syria? Sam Dalrymple’s viral thread sparks history war - India Today - India TodayDid Vedic Gods once rule Syria? Sam Dalrymple’s viral thread sparks history war - India Today  India Today

UN warns situation in Syria remains fragile amid shaky ceasefire - Arab NewsUN warns situation in Syria remains fragile amid shaky ceasefire  Arab News

UN Special Envoy for Syria; Geir Pedersen, has warned of a worsening political climate - NewsonairUN Special Envoy for Syria; Geir Pedersen, has warned of a worsening political climate  Newsonair

The upcoming elections will not help stabilise Syria - Al JazeeraThe upcoming elections will not help stabilise Syria  Al Jazeera

Exclusive: Syria to revalue currency, dropping two zeros in bid for stability, sources say - ReutersExclusive: Syria to revalue currency, dropping two zeros in bid for stability, sources say  Reuters

Are Syria and Israel about to normalize ties? - dw.comAre Syria and Israel about to normalize ties?  dw.com

Syria's top diplomat, Israeli delegation meet in Paris as U.S. pushes for normalising ties - The HinduSyria's top diplomat, Israeli delegation meet in Paris as U.S. pushes for normalising ties  The Hindu

From exile to food sovereignty: A family’s return to Syria - Syria DirectFrom exile to food sovereignty: A family’s return to Syria  Syria Direct

US raid kills senior ISIS official near Syria's border with Turkey - AL-MonitorUS raid kills senior ISIS official near Syria's border with Turkey  AL-Monitor

American Troops Take Out Senior ISIS Operative In Syria's Idlib In Dramatic Raid - The Times of IndiaAmerican Troops Take Out Senior ISIS Operative In Syria's Idlib In Dramatic Raid  The Times of India

Inside Syria’s battle to dismantle Assad’s narco-state - Financial TimesInside Syria’s battle to dismantle Assad’s narco-state  Financial Times

Senior ISIS official killed in Syria, CENTCOM says - JNS.orgSenior ISIS official killed in Syria, CENTCOM says  JNS.org

Syria to issue tender for 200,000T of wheat as drought deepens food crisis - UkrAgroConsultSyria to issue tender for 200,000T of wheat as drought deepens food crisis  UkrAgroConsult

US-led coalition captures a senior ISIL (ISIS) member in Syria: State media - Al JazeeraUS-led coalition captures a senior ISIL (ISIS) member in Syria: State media  Al Jazeera

After Deadly Clashes, Syria and Israel Hold Direct Talks - The New York TimesAfter Deadly Clashes, Syria and Israel Hold Direct Talks  The New York Times

Syrian government, Kurdish-led SDF trade blame over northern Syria attack - Al JazeeraSyrian government, Kurdish-led SDF trade blame over northern Syria attack  Al Jazeera

Syrian Arab Republic: Flash Update No. 8 - Escalation of Hostilities in As-Sweida Governorate (as of 22 August 2025) - ReliefWebSyrian Arab Republic: Flash Update No. 8 - Escalation of Hostilities in As-Sweida Governorate (as of 22 August 2025)  ReliefWeb

Syria denies reports that it will sign security deal with Israel - The New ArabSyria denies reports that it will sign security deal with Israel  The New Arab

Causes, Consequences and Repercussions of the Conflict with Syria’s Druze Minority - E-International RelationsCauses, Consequences and Repercussions of the Conflict with Syria’s Druze Minority  E-International Relations

Human Rights and Organizational Wrongs: Investigating the Malpractice of the Syrian Network for Human Rights - Fair ObserverHuman Rights and Organizational Wrongs: Investigating the Malpractice of the Syrian Network for Human Rights  Fair Observer

Historic drought, wheat shortage to test Syria's new leadership - ReutersHistoric drought, wheat shortage to test Syria's new leadership  Reuters

Rule and divide: opposition grows in Syria - The EconomistRule and divide: opposition grows in Syria  The Economist

The situation in the Middle East - Security Council, 9983rd meeting - UN MediaThe situation in the Middle East - Security Council, 9983rd meeting  UN Media

Member of Syrian armed forces said killed in Islamic State suicide attack - The Times of IsraelMember of Syrian armed forces said killed in Islamic State suicide attack  The Times of Israel

Senior ISIS member killed in US military operation in Syria, official says - ReutersSenior ISIS member killed in US military operation in Syria, official says  Reuters

UN envoy warns of Syria violence amid fragile ceasefire - The New ArabUN envoy warns of Syria violence amid fragile ceasefire  The New Arab

Syria to cut two zeroes from currency in Russian-backed stability scheme: Report - thecradle.coSyria to cut two zeroes from currency in Russian-backed stability scheme: Report  thecradle.co

A new twist in Syria: a political opposition - The EconomistA new twist in Syria: a political opposition  The Economist

Conflict in Syria | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign RelationsConflict in Syria | Global Conflict Tracker  Council on Foreign Relations

Türkiye plans visits to Syria on defence cooperation - AnewZTürkiye plans visits to Syria on defence cooperation  AnewZ

Takeaways From the Times’s Investigation Into Syria’s Missing Children - The New York TimesTakeaways From the Times’s Investigation Into Syria’s Missing Children  The New York Times

Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks in Paris on regional de-escalation - France 24Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks in Paris on regional de-escalation  France 24

Turkiye slams Israel, Kurdish-led SDF for destabilising a recovering Syria - Al JazeeraTurkiye slams Israel, Kurdish-led SDF for destabilising a recovering Syria  Al Jazeera

Suicide bombing kills Syrian police officer - Arab NewsSuicide bombing kills Syrian police officer  Arab News

Syria: Hundreds demonstrate for Druze 'self-determination' - The Times of IndiaSyria: Hundreds demonstrate for Druze 'self-determination'  The Times of India

Syria: Violence in Alawite areas may be war crimes, say rights investigators - UN NewsSyria: Violence in Alawite areas may be war crimes, say rights investigators  UN News

Syria Refugee Crisis Explained - USA for UNHCRSyria Refugee Crisis Explained  USA for UNHCR

War crimes likely committed in Syria coastal violence, UN says - BBCWar crimes likely committed in Syria coastal violence, UN says  BBC

Climate change drives food and water shortages in Syria, Iraq & Türkiye - WIONClimate change drives food and water shortages in Syria, Iraq & Türkiye  WION

Maintaining Momentum in Syria’s Energy Sector - The Washington InstituteMaintaining Momentum in Syria’s Energy Sector  The Washington Institute

UN envoy warns of worsening political climate amid insecurity in Syria - Siasat.comUN envoy warns of worsening political climate amid insecurity in Syria  Siasat.com

ISIS suicide attack targets checkpoint in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor - Shafaq News - ??? ????ISIS suicide attack targets checkpoint in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor - Shafaq News  ??? ????

US-led coalition captures a senior Islamic State member in Syria - ABC NewsUS-led coalition captures a senior Islamic State member in Syria  ABC News

India Sends Humanitarian Assistance To Syria - NewsonairIndia Sends Humanitarian Assistance To Syria  Newsonair

Art Beyond Survival? Revisiting Creativity and Peace in Post-2024 Syria - PeaceRepArt Beyond Survival? Revisiting Creativity and Peace in Post-2024 Syria  PeaceRep

Syria: Political transition on ‘a knife-edge’ amid military skirmishes - The European StingSyria: Political transition on ‘a knife-edge’ amid military skirmishes  The European Sting

Syrian gov’t soldier killed in clashes with Kurd-led SDF in Aleppo province - Al JazeeraSyrian gov’t soldier killed in clashes with Kurd-led SDF in Aleppo province  Al Jazeera

Syrian Security Officer Killed in ISIS Attack in Deir ez-Zor Countryside - kurdistan24.netSyrian Security Officer Killed in ISIS Attack in Deir ez-Zor Countryside  kurdistan24.net

The Islamic State Prison Camps in Syria are a Powder Keg - War on the RocksThe Islamic State Prison Camps in Syria are a Powder Keg  War on the Rocks

Syria wants Russia ‘by our side’ in new government’s first Moscow visit - Al JazeeraSyria wants Russia ‘by our side’ in new government’s first Moscow visit  Al Jazeera

Türkiye begins passport-controlled border crossings with Syria | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye begins passport-controlled border crossings with Syria | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Israeli activists briefly cross Syria border in bid to establish settlement - The Times of IsraelIsraeli activists briefly cross Syria border in bid to establish settlement  The Times of Israel

Daily death toll | 11 people killed on August 22 across Syria - ?????? ?????? ????? ???????Daily death toll | 11 people killed on August 22 across Syria  ?????? ?????? ????? ???????

Syria’s Lost Children - The New York TimesSyria’s Lost Children  The New York Times

Paris hosts quiet diplomacy as Syria and Israel discuss ceasefire and security - RFIParis hosts quiet diplomacy as Syria and Israel discuss ceasefire and security  RFI

US-led coalition in Syria captures senior IS group commander - Euronews.comUS-led coalition in Syria captures senior IS group commander  Euronews.com

Syria • Syrians trapped at Al-Hol detention camp, as Iraqis leave - Intelligence OnlineSyria • Syrians trapped at Al-Hol detention camp, as Iraqis leave  Intelligence Online

Syria and Israel hold first direct talks in US-brokered meeting - Euronews.comSyria and Israel hold first direct talks in US-brokered meeting  Euronews.com

UN warns situation in Syria remains fragile amid shaky ceasefire - arabnews.jpUN warns situation in Syria remains fragile amid shaky ceasefire  arabnews.jp

UN: Alarm at Attacks on Druze in Southern Syria in July - EA WorldViewUN: Alarm at Attacks on Druze in Southern Syria in July  EA WorldView

Tim Ballard Sacrifices All to Save Syrian Children - The Media LineTim Ballard Sacrifices All to Save Syrian Children  The Media Line

Syria’s Sharaa hopes for Kurdish deal to prevent conflict - ReutersSyria’s Sharaa hopes for Kurdish deal to prevent conflict  Reuters

Syria to hold first parliamentary elections since al-Assad’s fall - Al JazeeraSyria to hold first parliamentary elections since al-Assad’s fall  Al Jazeera

Syria chose Russia to print its national currency - Zamin.uzSyria chose Russia to print its national currency  Zamin.uz

Syria to revalue currency, dropping two zeros in bid for stability - MarketScreenerSyria to revalue currency, dropping two zeros in bid for stability  MarketScreener

Syria state media's Kurdish-language launch: tactical move or real shift? - AL-MonitorSyria state media's Kurdish-language launch: tactical move or real shift?  AL-Monitor

Violence on Syrian Coast Likely Amounts to War Crimes, U.N. Says - The New York TimesViolence on Syrian Coast Likely Amounts to War Crimes, U.N. Says  The New York Times

Syrian Interim Government faces backlash over Russian currency deal - ????? ????? ???????Syrian Interim Government faces backlash over Russian currency deal  ????? ????? ???????

Syria stops banning books. Readers rejoice. - The Christian Science MonitorSyria stops banning books. Readers rejoice.  The Christian Science Monitor

Syria issues rare confirmation of talks with Israel as US pushes to stabilize ties - The Times of IsraelSyria issues rare confirmation of talks with Israel as US pushes to stabilize ties  The Times of Israel

Pakistan urges immediate action on UN humanitarian plan for Syria - Arab NewsPakistan urges immediate action on UN humanitarian plan for Syria  Arab News

ISIS leader killed in Syria in joint Iraqi and US operation - thenationalnews.comISIS leader killed in Syria in joint Iraqi and US operation  thenationalnews.com

Indian officials reach out to post-Assad government in Syria - The HinduIndian officials reach out to post-Assad government in Syria  The Hindu

They Were Treated Like Orphans. But They Knew the Truth. - The New York TimesThey Were Treated Like Orphans. But They Knew the Truth.  The New York Times

Syria's new deals do not guarantee a safe rebuild - MEEDSyria's new deals do not guarantee a safe rebuild  MEED

Arab Group at the UN supports Syria’s stability and sovereignty - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyArab Group at the UN supports Syria’s stability and sovereignty  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

The UK welcomes the ceasefire in Southern Syria but is concerned by the continued difficulty of aid access: UK statement at the UN Security Council - GOV.UKThe UK welcomes the ceasefire in Southern Syria but is concerned by the continued difficulty of aid access: UK statement at the UN Security Council  GOV.UK

They fled war in Syria and found cricket in Lebanon - ESPNcricinfoThey fled war in Syria and found cricket in Lebanon  ESPNcricinfo

Syria: World Bank US$146 Million Grant to Improve Electricity Supply and Support Sector Development - World BankSyria: World Bank US$146 Million Grant to Improve Electricity Supply and Support Sector Development  World Bank

Blast in Syria’s northwestern Idlib province kills four: State media - Al JazeeraBlast in Syria’s northwestern Idlib province kills four: State media  Al Jazeera

Four IDF soldiers lightly wounded by blast of old munitions in southern Syria - The Times of IsraelFour IDF soldiers lightly wounded by blast of old munitions in southern Syria  The Times of Israel

Syria to revalue pound and print new banknotes to boost economic recovery - thenationalnews.comSyria to revalue pound and print new banknotes to boost economic recovery  thenationalnews.com

Syria’s Suwayda gets new aid route - Shafaq News - ??? ????Syria’s Suwayda gets new aid route - Shafaq News  ??? ????

TML Obtains Details of Israeli-Syria Meeting in Paris - The Media LineTML Obtains Details of Israeli-Syria Meeting in Paris  The Media Line

Three Requisites for Syria’s Reconstruction Process - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceThree Requisites for Syria’s Reconstruction Process  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Sustainable Switch: Severe droughts hit Syria, Turkey and Serbia - ReutersSustainable Switch: Severe droughts hit Syria, Turkey and Serbia  Reuters

Senior IS group member killed in US military raid in northern Syria, US official says - France 24Senior IS group member killed in US military raid in northern Syria, US official says  France 24

Syria's top diplomat and an Israeli delegation meet in Paris as US pushes for normalizing ties - AP NewsSyria's top diplomat and an Israeli delegation meet in Paris as US pushes for normalizing ties  AP News

US military raid in Syria eliminates ISIS leader-in-waiting, key financier: officials - Fox NewsUS military raid in Syria eliminates ISIS leader-in-waiting, key financier: officials  Fox News

American Troops Take Out Senior ISIS Operative In Syria's Idlib In Dramatic Raid - MSNAmerican Troops Take Out Senior ISIS Operative In Syria's Idlib In Dramatic Raid  MSN

Senior ISIS member killed in northern Syria, US CENTCOM says - Anadolu AjansiSenior ISIS member killed in northern Syria, US CENTCOM says  Anadolu Ajansi

Suicide bomber detonates explosive belt in Syria's Aleppo, no other casualties, state TV says - ReutersSuicide bomber detonates explosive belt in Syria's Aleppo, no other casualties, state TV says  Reuters