Russia has signaled renewed efforts to reassert its influence in Syria following the military and political shifts after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, Moscow’s former ally.

At a pivotal moment in Syria’s political landscape, Damascus’ entry into the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS marks a strategic shift that is reshaping regional and international alliances.

Lebanon faces a delicate balancing act, navigating internal political rivalries amid growing U.S. and Israeli Occupation pressure to secure concessions and avoid the specter of war.

After al-Assad’s fall, Lebanon has become a temporary haven for former Syrian officers wanted internationally, prompting arrest requests and potential judicial cooperation with Syria.

Bashar al-Assad’s former adviser has testified that al-Assad ordered the execution of American journalist Austin Tice, raising the possibility of legal action against him in the U.S. and France.