What Syria’s Assad Wants

by Salman Shaikh Feb 15, 2012 4:45 AM EST

Salman Shaikh says Obama shouldn’t rush in—an unsanctioned intervention would play into Assad’s... MORE

Syrian Revolt Gains Momentum

by Katie Paul, Rana Riziq Feb 13, 2012 1:02 PM EST

Tribe by tribe, suburb by suburb, support for Assad slips in Syria's Aleppo. MORE

Attacks Spread to Aleppo

Feb 10, 2012 9:51 PM EST

Two explosions rock largest city. MORE

Should the U.S Intervene?

by Matthew DeLuca Feb 9, 2012 4:45 AM EST

As Syrian forces brutally attack civilians and rebels alike, The Daily Beast asks experts, ‘What... MORE

20 Most Corrupt Countries

Feb 9, 2012 4:45 AM EST

From Syria to Haiti, The Daily Beast crunches the numbers to find the worst corruption in the world.... MORE

Syrian Army Targets Wounded In Homs

Feb 8, 2012 3:52 PM EST

Assad regime’s crackdown continues. MORE

The Syrian Endgame

by P.J. Crowley Feb 8, 2012 9:46 AM EST

Revolution will likely succeed—but when? Former State Department spokesman P.J.... MORE

Over 200 Killed in Syria

Feb 3, 2012 10:16 PM EST

As U.N. prepares to vote on resolution. MORE

Al-Assad Defiant in Public Speech

Jan 11, 2012 4:11 PM EST

Appears with wife and kids in Damascus. MORE

Syrian Actress Becomes Star of Protests

by Alastair Beach Jan 11, 2012 4:45 AM EST

Syrian actress Fadwa Soliman has become a star of the protests against the regime of Bashar... MORE

Assad to Make Rare Speech

Jan 9, 2012 11:56 PM EST

As crackdown in Syria continues, despite Arab League. MORE

Will Hizbullah Get Assad's WMD?

by Dan Ephron Dec 25, 2011 4:45 AM EST

Israel fears that Assad’s chemical weapons could end up with Hizbullah—or that he could resort to... MORE