Russia maintains two key military bases in Syria, including an air base in Hmeimim and a naval base in Tartous.

"A confrontation, possibly even a small-scale military one, may occur between Israel and Turkey," one expert told Newsweek.

Plenty of Syrians are disappointed by the lack of justice for the former regime. Deals have been cut with commanders ...

The conflict poses a challenge for the new interim president as he tries to unify Syria and extend his authority over the ...