Syria's 20-month-old rebellion gains political, military strength as western nations offer material support in exchange for signs of rebel unity
To win support of friendly governments, the new Syria National Coalition needs to unify political activists and rebel forces
Syrian political opposition negotiates broader appeal, shorter strategy to lead ground forces to Damascus and replace President Bashar al-Assad.
The transitional leader of a poor Gulf country risks local popularity to turn divided tribal society into a developing nation
Jordan opens its borders to neighboring Syrians escaping a bloody 18-month civil war, the latest in a long line who have sought refuge
Islamists and loyalists join to demand more electoral rights, press freedom and an end to government corruption in Hashemite kingdom
Jordan's capital braces for what Brotherhood says will be a massive demonstration demanding far-reaching government reforms from King Abdullah II
There are increasing signs of beards and black flags among rebel battalions
President Assad’s military easily outguns rebels with tanks, helicopter gunships and Russian-made fighter jets
Report says opposition also committed rights violations during uprising, but concludes government and its allies have been main perpetrators
President Assad's political enemies are preparing for regime change with plans for political, social and economic reforms to transform Syria
Syria's long uprising and Assad regime's assault on civilians turned too violent to fit model of Yemen's earlier, peaceful transition.
Can Assad Regime, Kurds Create Safe Havens in Syria?
Speculation that Meles Zenawi is gravely ill may come to an end soon
Defections suggest that president is losing power in government
With rebel forces gaining traction in Syria, speculation mounts as to whether there can be a quick end to the conflict.
Abdulbaset Sieda’s stated mission is to reshape floundering council to unify membership, chart a course of action
Whoever becomes president will have to do something to address area's pressing economic troubles, security vacuum
Afternoon qat habit creates serious economic, health problems that President Ali Abdullah Saleh, or new government will have to address
Nation of tribes changing, pro-democracy movement of urban youth hopes to call tune in nation stalked by al Qaeda, by political chaos
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