Going South in East Ghouta
Infighting and regime gains suggest the rebels are heading for defeat around Damascus.
The Jihadi Spiral
As Syrian rebels become more extreme, the only winner will be Bashar al-Assad.
Will History Repeat Itself?
In an interview, Abul-Abbas al-Shami looks back on his role in the Syrian uprising.
The Five Most Important Events in Syria in 2016
The biggest developments in Syria in 2016.
Holiday Asides
As 2016 comes to a close, Diwan offers recommendations for this period of relative rest.
Into the Tunnels
Following infighting during the spring of 2016, the Eastern Ghouta has been split and Assad is now moving to recapture it.
Divided, They May Fall
A split in Ahrar al-Sham could prove very costly to the Syrian opposition.
The Fall of Aleppo
The collapse of the east Aleppo pocket marks the end of a four-and-a-half year struggle for control over northern Syria’s largest city and will have broader political and humanitarian consequences.
The Long View
In an interview, Derek Chollet looks back at the Obama administration’s decision-making on Syria.
A Turning Point in Aleppo
A defeat will leave Syria’s opposition at a dead end, with little chance of reversing the tide of war.