Syria

Despite his past crimes, the rise of Ahmad al-Sharaa in Syria presents the best opportunity in decades to build a Western-aligned, anti-Iran coalition in the Middle East

Despite his attempts to consolidate power in Syria and to transform his image from terrorist to statesman, Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government cannot last unless he meets his commitments to pluralism

Father Paul Bedari remains an essential figure for understanding the history of Syriac Christians in the 20th century

Despite ISIS’s territorial defeat, a fragile Syrian peace and looming U.S. withdrawal risk unleashing tens of thousands of radicalized detainees, threatening a new wave of terror in the region.

Perpetuating the narrative that Bashar al-Assad was a great protector of Christians instead of a violent dictator who protected only his loyal supporters serves only to further endanger Middle Eastern Christians

With the fall of Assad, the Trump administration has a rare opportunity to orient Syria in a more pluralistic direction for Christians and other minorities

While some have argued that the Assad regime was a preferable alternative to rule by terrorism, the truth is that brutal dictatorships inevitably foster more extremism

Despite HTS’s “moderate” rhetoric, Christians have experienced increased harassment and violence in Syria

Trump’s second term poses a unique opportunity to advance religious liberty abroad