The Syrian Civil War

The declining intensity of night lights from 2012 to 2016 in certain areas of the Levant reveals the degree that the region's conflicts have shifted populations and destroyed infrastructure.

After Syrian forces accidentally shot down a Russian plane while responding to an Israeli attack, Moscow is working to boost Syria's air defenses. But Israel won't back down.

The two countries reached a compromise that will prevent a major Russian-backed loyalist offensive on Syria's last rebel stronghold and defuse the mounting tension between Moscow and Ankara. But the standoff is far from resolved.

The Syrian Air Defense Force accidentally shot down a Russian aircraft, compromising the battlefield understanding between Russia and Israel in Syria.

The United States has decided to expand the scope of its mission in the Syrian battle space. And in doing so, it's complicating Russia's plans.

Having achieved its primary goal in the country -- securing its position there and that of the current Syrian government -- Russia is moving on to a risky and complicated plan to promote its interests.

Israel boasts many advantages over both Iran and Hezbollah, but the pair are working hard to exploit the former's vulnerabilities – and that could have big consequences for the region.

Reported remarks by Beijing's ambassador and military attache in Syria raise the prospect that China is losing its reluctance to get more deeply involved in the Middle East.

The conditions remain ripe for more clashes between Israel and Iran as Russia hits the limits of its influence with both.

Bringing the areas occupied by the U.S.-allied SDF back under its own control is part of Damascus' larger plan to retake all of Syria. And recent indications that the United States wants to withdraw from the conflict are opening up the door for negotiations.