Syria Insight

The Wagner Group remains one of Moscow's most hardened fighting forces overseas. What impact will the revolt in Russia have on the mercenary force in Syria?

As US influence wanes in the Middle East, Riyadh's steps towards normalisation must be considered within the wider context of prioritising regional stability and economic cooperation above rivalry and conflict.

Syrian NGOs in southern Turkey have struggled to cope with relief efforts in Idlib province, where hundreds remain trapped under rubble.

Syrians have suffered years of hardship from regime bombings and assaults. Aid and food have also been another weapon used by Russia and the regime against opposition areas, but NGOs and legal experts argue there are alternatives.

Syria has witnessed another year of extreme suffering in 2022, with the next 12 months expected to get worse for other reasons. We spell out the three key issues that will affect Syrians in 2023.

A recent conflict between former Syrian rebels and a suspected Islamic State group cell has highlighted the growing instability in Daraa province. Will the destruction of this IS cell make the southern Syrian province safer?

Northeast Syria remains one of the worst-hit areas of the country by the latest cholera outbreak, which threatens thousands of lives.

While Russia's war in Ukraine grinds on, we look at the consequences the invasion has had on Moscow's influence in Syria.

Hundreds of civilians were shot dead in regime sniper attacks in Syria, with a harrowing new report from the Syrian Justice and Accountability Centre highlighting the scale of the killings.

Movements in the US Congress could see action against the Assad regime's captagon trade, but after years of negligence could it be too late?