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The civil war between Assad and his opponents has steadily transformed into a global jihad.

Military coordination with Hezbollah may be providing a quick fix, but the country's long-term strength can only be achieved with a reconstituted March 14 coalition.

The White House could achieve significant gains in Syria if it once again threatened missile strikes against regime military facilities.

Afghan Shiite militants have been fighting on the Assad regime's side for some time, and the scope and strategic purpose of Iran's involvement is becoming increasingly clear.

What civil war? The regime's Tourism Ministry thinks you'll enjoy these new beachside cafes.

A detailed survey of how many fighters have joined the Syrian jihad, where they come from, how their efforts compare to past jihads in Afghanistan and Iraq, and what European governments are doing about the issue.

In light of the inability of diplomacy and sanctions to staunch the Syrian bloodletting, the Obama administration is reviewing its policy alternatives in Syria. This paper, and the associated briefing, provides an overview of U.S. military options, evaluating the pros and cons of each.

Recent developments indicate a credible, previously unseen rebel threat to Damascus.