Our seven maps below illustrate how Syria became a country and the forces ... which connected the Far East with the Middle East and Europe, making it one of the richest cities in the empire.

“Right now, we have a political decision, we have a road map, we have a step-for-step approach.” Syria conducts very little trade with Europe currently, largely because of a sweeping sanctions ...

The proposed road map indicates some existing sanctions ... and considering allowing Syrian refugees residing in Europe to travel back and forth during a transition period. Six EU member states – ...

Syria's new interim government is widely supported. But observers remain cautious over details for the country's democratic future. Is the political program inclusive enough to put Syria's feet back ...