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The Battle for Idlib A Divide Widens Between Russia and Turkey

Syrian troops continue advancing on Idlib as Russian bombs keep falling. Meanwhile, Turkey is calling for an end to the violence, threating an already fragile relationship with Moscow. Civilians are caught in the middle. By Maximilian Popp und Christoph Reuter

A Divide Widens Between Russia and Turkey - SIPA PRESS/ action press

Tracking Baghdadi The Hunt for the World's Most-Wanted Terrorist

For years, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was the world's most-wanted terrorist. Last weekend, American elite soldiers managed to find and eliminate him in compound in northeastern Syria. How did he end up there? Von Christoph Reuter

The Hunt for the World's Most-Wanted Terrorist - Alex Wong/ AFP

Wolfgang Ischinger on Northern Syria German Defense Minister's Proposal 'Deserves Recognition'

In an interview, Wolfgang Ischinger, head of the influential Munich Security Conference, praises the German defense minister for her push for a security corridor in northern Syria and explains why Vladimir Putin might even agree to it. Von Christiane Hoffmann

German Defense Minister's Proposal 'Deserves Recognition' - REUTERS/ Michael Dalder

War Games German Syria Proposal a Risk for Merkel Ally

By proposing a security zone in northern Syria, Germany's defense minister has irked important allies in Berlin and taken international partners by surprise. It is a risky move and could determine whether she will succeed Merkel as chancellor. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

German Syria Proposal a Risk for Merkel Ally - Immanuel Bänsch/ DPA

The Triumph of the Autocrats What the Syrian Debacle Means for the Middle East and Europe

Now that the U.S. has withdrawn from northern Syria, a trio of autocrats is dividing the country up between them. But with Putin, Erdogan and Assad now having the say in the region, dangers are on the horizon for Europe. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

What the Syrian Debacle Means for the Middle East and Europe - Ugur Can/ AP/ dpa/ pa

First Come the Drones, Then the Missiles Assad Is Hunting Civilians in Idlib

Syrian forces are targeting individual civilians in Idlib province with drones and fighter jets. Once the last stronghold of anti-government rebels, Idlib is now under the firm control of dictator Bashar Assad. Even Turkey, once the rebels' protector, is powerless to help. Von Susanne Koelbl und Christoph Reuter

Assad Is Hunting Civilians in Idlib - Omar HAJ KADOUR/ AFP

The Syrian Patient Assad Henchman Treated Abroad Despite Arrest Warrant

Jamil Hassan is one of the Assad regime's most brutal henchmen. But despite an international warrant for his arrest, he was able to travel to Beirut for treatment of his ailing heart. Why wasn't he taken into custody? Von Christoph Reuter und Fidelius Schmid

Assad Henchman Treated Abroad Despite Arrest Warrant - Anwar Amro/ AFP

No Way Back Why Most Syrian Refugees Want to Stay in Germany

Islamic State has been conquered and the war has ended in large parts of Syria, but most Syrian refugees living in Germany want to stay. Many fear persecution if they go back while others have already established themselves in their new home. Von Katrin Elger und Asia Haidar

Why Most Syrian Refugees Want to Stay in Germany - Maurizio Gambarini / DPA

Syrian Refugees The Challenges of Starting a New Life in Jordan

Hundreds of thousands of Syrians fled the violence in their homeland to Jordan. Many still live in camps while others have tried to start new lives in the city. Here, they speak of the challenges they face. Von Franziska Tschinderle und Bradley Secker

The Challenges of Starting a New Life in Jordan - Bradley Secker

Beaten but Not Defeated Islamic State Plans Next Move After Loss of 'Caliphate'

In the desert between Iraq and Syria, mostly Kurdish forces have seized the last remaining pocket of the Islamic State's once sprawling dominion. But while the terrorists may have capitulated for now, many have gone underground to plan the next deadly phase. Von Christoph Reuter

Islamic State Plans Next Move After Loss of 'Caliphate' - Eddy van Wessel/ DER SPIEGEL

The Caliphate's Kids Sick Children Bear the Brunt of Post-IS Chaos

The last pocket of Islamic State may have been dislodged over the weekend, but the extremist group has left behind hundreds of children. They are the group's weakest and most innocent victims -- and in urgent need of medical care. Von Christoph Reuter

Sick Children Bear the Brunt of Post-IS Chaos - Eddy van Wessel/ DER SPIEGEL

Arrests in Germany Syrian Torturers Face Justice in Europe

In a first, German authorities have arrested two men accused of being part of the Syrian regime's torture apparatus. Thousands of Syrian residents, and even German citizens, have been caught in Assad's jails, which have been the sites of widespread human rights abuses. Von Jörg Diehl, Matthias Gebauer, Christoph Reuter, Vanessa Schlesier, Fidelius Schmid und Christoph Schult

Syrian Torturers Face Justice in Europe - AFP

Interview with Obama Adviser Ben Rhodes 'Trump Is Just Tearing Things Down'

Ben Rhodes was a key adviser in the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama. With his memoir now being published in German, DER SPIEGEL spoke with him about the Donald Trump presidency, America's diminished role in the world and Obama's Middle East policy. Von Christoph Scheuermann

'Trump Is Just Tearing Things Down' - Rex Features

Enshrined Impotence Germany Joins a Dysfunctional Security Council

Germany is once again part of the UN Security Council for a two-year stint. But the council's inability to put a stop to the violence in Syria and Yemen in recent years shows the need for reform is more urgent than ever. Can Berlin make a difference? Von Dietmar Pieper

Germany Joins a Dysfunctional Security Council - Natan Dvir / DER SPIEGEL

Armageddon Postponed Syria's Idlib Province Gets New Lease on Life

The looming military offensive on the Idlib province in Syria has been called off for now. People there are yearning to return to normal life and rapidly planning for the future. But how long with the peace last? Von Christoph Reuter

Interview with Iranian Foreign Minister 'The Nuclear Agreement Is Not a Love Affair'

The nuclear deal with Iran is limping on even after the United States' withdrawal. DER SPIEGEL spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif about the agreement, what Europe's options are and his country's growing influence in the Middle East. Von Christiane Hoffmann

'The Nuclear Agreement Is Not a Love Affair' - Arash Kamooshi / DER SPIEGEL

Retaliation for Potential Syrian Chemical Attack Germany Faces New Pressure to Take Military Role

Under pressure from the United States, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her defense minister have signaled an increased willingness to take military action against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in case of a chemical weapons attack. But their options are limited by domestic reality. Von Matthias Gebauer und Konstantin von Hammerstein

Germany Faces New Pressure to Take Military Role - DPA

The Final Battle? All Eyes Turn to Idlib in Syrian War

Syrian dictator Bashar Assad has his eyes on recapturing Idlib, the last rebel stronghold in Syria. But Russia may have other uses for the province. And Turkey and Iran have a say as well. Von Christoph Reuter und Christoph Sydow

All Eyes Turn to Idlib in Syrian War - AP

Victor's Logic Syria's Uncertain Future under Bashar Assad

After seven years of war, Syrian dictator Bashar Assad has three-quarters of the country back under his control. But with Western reconstruction funding still tied to his departure, the future is murky. Von Christoph Reuter, Fritz Schaap und Christian Werner

Syria's Uncertain Future under Bashar Assad - Christian Werner/ DER SPIEGEL

International Arrest Warrant Germany Takes Aim at Assad's Torture Boss

DER SPIEGEL has learned that Germany's chief federal prosecutor has issued an international arrest warrant for one of the Syrian regime's top intelligence officials. He is suspected of being responsible for wide-scale torture and murder. Von Jörg Diehl, Christoph Reuter und Fidelius Schmid

Germany Takes Aim at Assad's Torture Boss - REUTERS

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