As the rival imperialist powers manoeuvre to gain an advantage from the mass uprising against Bashar al-Assad's dictatorship, Marcus Halaby examines the regime's strategy and tactics as it struggles, Read more...

The Syrian revolution has entered a critical stage. Read more...

The Arab Spring of 2011 inspired millions around the world through its acts of heroism. But now the revolutions have stalled. Read more...

The Syrian regime is scoring some important victories, but the revolution is not defeated yet, writes Marcus Halaby Read more...

The thirtieth anniversary of the Hama massacre, in which 20,000 perished, reminds us that the Ba'athist dictatorship and the al-Assad dynasty, which has ruled Syria since 1971, is no novice when it comes to the slaughter of its own people. Famed for their intransigence, the son Bashar could say, like the father, Hafiz; "I am in blood stepped in so far that should I wade no more, returning were as tedious as go o'er." (Shakespeare's Macbeth). The regime marked the anniversary with a new massacre, killing 200 by heavy bombardment of the rebellious Khalidiya neighbourhood of Homs. Read more...

Marcus Halaby reports on the latest developments in the Syrian revolution as international monitors send back their reports Read more...

The revolution in Syria refuses to be crushed, and with reports of more soldiers defecting, Dave Stockton examines where things could go next Read more...

President Assad struggles to stay in power as the resistance movement grows Read more...

The Syrian regime continues its crackdown on opposition forces, but the demonstrations and protests are continuing. How can President Assad be removed from power? By Marcus Halaby Read more...

The four month long rebellion against President Bashar Assad and his regime is showing no signs of slowing down, despite the violent crack down which has seen around 1,600 activists killed. Indeed the opposition movement is growing and gaining in strength, with 500,000 people protesting after prayers on Friday 15 July. Read more...

SYRIAN security forces shot dead over 80 protesters on 22 April. They killed another 12 the next day, as the democracy movement attempted to bury its dead. Read more...

The growing revolution in Syria unites a diverse population hungry for democratic and social rights, argues Marcus Halaby. Read more...

The Arab revolution has spread to Syria - are the Ba'ath party's days numbered? Simon Hardy looks at the context of the movement in Syria and how it can develop Read more...

The recent attack by the Israel Air Force against a so-called terrorist camp in Syria marked a significant escalation of Israel's aggressive foreign policy. But as significant as this attack was the official reaction of the US administration was of no less importance. Read more...