We remain in close touch with our allies and partners,” said Ambassador Shea, “and emphasize the importance of reaching stability in Syria to make our country and the region more secure.” ...

On Dec. 8, Syrian rebels entered Damascus, ending the Assad family’s 54-year rule and ostensibly the first phase of the Syrian Civil War. Beginning in the Spring of 2011 after a violent ...

This distrust stems from two factors. First, affairs have not settled for the new Syrian leadership yet. Second, the hardline background of Syria’s new leaders calls for waiting and testing ...

Syria’s new leadership is open to allowing Russia to keep its military bases in the country if it aligns with national interests, Murhaf Abu Qasra, defense minister in the transitional government, ...

DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria is open to letting Russia keep its air and naval bases along the Mediterranean coast as long as any agreement with the Kremlin serves the country’s interests ...

Syria’s interim president has made his first trip abroad, traveling to Saudi Arabia in a move likely trying to signal ...