Records undercut Tulsi Gabbard’s claim of ignorance on cleric’s views
Trump’s nominee for director of intelligence said, under oath, that she was not aware “until today” that a prominent cleric ...
Syria’s New President Pledges Unity in First Address
President Ahmed al-Shara vowed to be inclusive, but the way crucial decisions have been made has left some Syrians wary.
Gabbard sheds light on Assad visit, expresses shock intelligence community showed no interest at the time
DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard provided additional details on her meeting with then-Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in 2017, while appearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
What We Know About Ahmed al-Shara, Syria’s Interim President
The rebel chief who led the overthrow of the longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad has been declared the head of government for a ...
Tulsi Gabbard’s Secret Bashar al-Assad Meetings, Explained
Donald Trump’s pick to oversee 18 intelligence agencies with a $100 billion spy budget is facing renewed scrutiny over an unannounced trip to Syria in 2017 where she met with the now-deposed dictator ...
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Lebanon: How Israel, Hezbollah, and Regional Powers Are Shaping Its Future
An array of domestic and foreign powers are vying for influence in Lebanon, including the Lebanese Armed Forces, Hezbollah, ...
Assad’s fall opens window for Syrian refugees to head home − but for many, it won’t be an easy decision
But such research was conducted while Assad was still in power, and it has only been several weeks since Assad fell. As a ...
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Once off-limits to Syrians, Assad's former summer residence now attracts tourists
The summer home of ousted leader Bashar al-Assad was once off-limits to ordinary Syrians. Now people are lining up to visit ...
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Don’t Let Geopolitics Ruin Syria’s Transition
The rebel offensive benefited from careful preparation and the support of Turkey, which occupies territory in Syria’s north ...