Topic: Bashar Assad - CSMonitor.com

Terrorism & Security Syria's violence continues its march across borders, into Iraq

Dozens of Syrian Army soldiers were killed yesterday while in Iraq seeking temporary refuge from fighting with rebels. They were ambushed by suspected Al Qaeda-affiliated militants.

Moscow says US aid for Syria helps 'extremists'

Direct US aid to Syria's rebels: Why now – and is it too late?

Backchannels Will limited US aid to Syria rebels hasten the end of war, or prolong it?

Are the US and Russia bridging their divide over Syria?

Syrian government offers to meet with opposition

John Kerry hints at more aid for Syria rebels. Does that mean arming them? (+video)

Terrorism & Security In shift, Syrian regime says it's ready to talk to rebels (+video)

Syrian regime battles rebels for control of highway to its safe haven

So many nyets: Why the chasm between US, Russia is so hard to bridge

Israel braces for action along the Syrian border

Dozens killed in Damascus car bombing

UN forum offers new details on depth of Syria disaster

Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander killed in Syria: Rebel claim

Change Agent Expat Syrian doctors help bind up the wounds of war

Syrian rebels battle at military base near Aleppo airport

Syria border bombing: How will Turkey respond if attacks continue?

Rebels capture air base as Assad's forces come under pressure

Syrian opposition leader extends talks offer to Assad regime

Lebanese military seals off a town involved in Syrian rebellion

The Monitor's View Obama's hidden nonplan to arm rebels in Syria

Egypt's unfinished revolution

Pentagon leaders: We support plan to arm Syrian rebels

Ahmadinejad visits Cairo: How sect tempers Islamist ties between Egypt, Iran

19 killed in suicide bombing targeting government-linked Shiite militia