Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...

The most fun you can have collecting cubes. Check out Thomas' review of the venerable and classic Tigris & Euphrates from Dr. Reiner Knizia.

"Damascus must be under full Israeli control, and we will ensure that it comes under our control," he further noted. "Syria is our bridge to the Euphrates, and in the future we will reach Iraq and ...

The system, with over 200 major canals and 4,000 smaller ones, was used to divert Euphrates River water to farms. Researchers traced the canals using satellite imagery and geological mapping.