The Middle East is an artificial construct created by British and French diplomats after World War I, and the recent collapse ...

Turkey and Israel are the main strategic beneficiaries of the collapse of the Syrian regime, but now they are on a collision ...

But without a clear road map ... resolve the Syrian crisis. The views expressed in this article belong to the author and do not necessarily reflect the editorial policy of Middle East Eye.

Assad, old alliances have crumbled, and global powers are figuring out their relationships with Syria’s new de facto leaders.

Syria's new government likely needs arms to solidify its hold on power. That's an opening for its Turkish backers.