Middle East
Latakia After Assad
Decades of Assad family rule ended abruptly, leaving Syrians in shock, disbelief, jubilation and confusion. As opposition forces filled the power vacuum, and amid lingering sectarian fears and competing visions for the future, Syrians faced an uncertain path toward rebuilding and potential political transformation.
The Fall of the House of Assad and the Dawn of a New Syria
In this special issue of the Week in Review, we dive into the New Lines archives for a look back at some of our best essays on Syria
Families Seek Closure at a Damascus Morgue
Syrians with family members disappeared in regime prisons have gathered at the morgue in al-Mujtahid hospital in Damascus to search for their loved ones’ remains.
What Comes Next for Lebanon’s Shiites?
Lebanon’s Shiite community is contending with the collapse of Hezbollah’s ally Bashar al-Assad. While many are apprehensive, some are celebrating the changes in Syria — and are ready to hope.
Syrians Ponder a Future After Aleppo
Residents of Aleppo and government-held areas in Syria are contemplating what comes next after the stunning recent rebel takeover.
Chasing the Freedom To Write in a Land of Masks
A journalist reflects on his experiences navigating the repression in Syria and the relative freedom of Lebanon. Balancing hope and fear, he delves into the complexities of freedom, identity and the enduring struggle to practice journalism with integrity.
Aleppo’s Christians Weigh an Uncertain Future
The takeover of Aleppo by Islamist rebels has prompted complex emotions of relief and fear among its residents, particularly the Christian minority. While for the moment daily life goes on as before, there are now serious concerns about equal citizenship and the risk of minorities becoming second-class citizens.