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​Syrian refugees in Ankara, Turkey, celebrate the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Dec. 8, 2024.
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With Assad out, will migrants move as well?

The toppling of Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria could significantly impact the future of Syrian refugees, in both neighboring states and beyond.

Ian Bremmer on Assad's fall
Quick Take

Ian Bremmer on Assad's fall

After less than two weeks of fighting by Syrian rebels, Assad's repressive dictatorship is no more. In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer explains how we got here.

​Syrian armed opposition fighters control the city of Maarat al-Numan after seizing control of most parts of Idlib.
What We're Watching

Rebels in Syria seize strategically important city of Hama — set sights on Homs

On Thursday, rebel fighters in Syria continued their startling advance by entering and seizing the city of Hama, according to both the rebels and the Syrian government. They are now within striking distance of the country's third-largest city, Homs.

Syrian rebel forces take Aleppo
Quick Take

Syrian rebel forces take Aleppo

A new front in the Middle East war has just opened up in Syria. Ian Bremmer unpacks what’s going on in a new Quick Take.

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Once frozen out, Bashar Assad is back in

Over the past decade, few Arab leaders have been willing to go anywhere near Syrian dictator Bashar Assad. Sure, he managed to hold on to a few friends – like Iran and Russia – but for the most part, the Syrian president has been considered persona non grata by regional bigwigs. Why is that changing?

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad chats with Prince Badr bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz
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Assad welcomed back to Saudi

Bashar Assad was warmly welcomed in Saudi Arabia on Thursday when he landed in Jeddah for an Arab League summit.

Ukrainian offensive tests Russian defenses
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Ukrainian offensive tests Russian defenses

How is the Ukrainian counteroffensive going? Pro-democracy opposition parties swept the Thai elections. Will they be allowed to govern? Is Assad's invitation to COP28 a sign of Syria's return to the global stage? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

Print photocopies of Benjamin Ferencz, while he served as a prosecutor during the Nuremberg trials, on a table at his home in Delray Beach, Florida on June 1, 2022.
Europe

Nuremberg now: the legacy of Ben Ferencz

At 27 years old, with no trial experience to speak of, Ben Ferencz was tasked with holding to account a regime that had slaughtered millions and tried to annihilate his own people.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Trump Tower, after his indictment by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in New York City, U.S April 3, 2023.
Europe

What We’re Watching: Trump’s day in court, Turkey stuffing Sweden, Egypt buddying up

Trump’s arraignment; Turkey keeps stuffing Sweden — why?; a battered Egypt searches for friends

Earthquakes expose political and humanitarian challenges in Turkey and Syria
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Earthquakes expose political and humanitarian challenges in Turkey and Syria

In a recent episode of GZERO World, the International Rescue Committee's President and CEO, David Miliband, sheds light on the immense challenges of delivering aid in the aftermath of the deadly earthquakes that rocked Turkey and Syria. With the northwest of Syria controlled by armed opposition groups, aid delivery remains a hurdle that needs to be overcome urgently.