President Bashar al-Assad, who wielded fear and force over Syria for more than two decades, fled the country under the cover of night — and a fake political address.

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The Israeli prime minister remains in power.

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The Israeli prime minister remains in power.

What will the president-elect do with them?

As a new reality in Syria sets in, a reordering of regional power dynamics is already taking shape.

The end of al-Assad’s wretched regime unlocks many doors.

Understanding the factors that led to the Syrian regime’s collapse is key to putting the pieces of the country back together.

Over the next four years, the toxic and seemingly unending psychodrama between the United States and Iran may very well see its final act.

Plus, Matt Gaetz’s new gig.