Why Donald Trump's Pro-Assad Stance Won't End Syria's Turmoil
A transition of power from Bashar al-Assad remains the key to settling an underlying conflict that goes back decades, experts say.
Murtaza Hussain
Murtaza Hussain is a reporter at The Intercept who focuses on national security and foreign policy. He has appeared on CNN, BBC, MSNBC, and other news outlets.
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