Aid and Politics: The Weaponization of Humanitarian Assistance
The recent earthquake in Syria sheds light on broader challenges the country has faced for years regarding…
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Justice in Syria: There Should Be Some
Where transitional justice mechanisms have sought to enforce accountability and achieve justice for victims around…
Vaccine Rollout in the Middle East: A Spotlight on Inequality
As one of the world’s most economically disparate regions, the Middle East provides a stark example of inequality…
Spotlight: The Changing Dynamics Within the Syrian Civil War
This week on Spotlight, host Naomi Shi sits down with MIR Writer of the Week, Maddy Evans, to talk about her…
Battling Conflict and COVID-19: The Changing Dynamics Within the Syrian Civil War
Since 2011, civil war has raged on in Syria, creating one of the worst humanitarian crises of the 21st century.…
Idlib: Syria’s Final Battle
After nine long years of brutal conflict, the Syrian Civil War is beginning its final chapter, and Idlib, the final…
“I Like to Obey the Law”: Trump and International Humanitarian Law
After originally directing US forces to withdraw from Syria, Trump changed course and instructed US forces to…
Vaulting Ambition
So long as the Syrian Civil War persisted in full force, the contradictions between Russia's alliances could be…
The Silent War: How the U.S. Media Failed Yemen
The U.S. media has spent most of its energy covering domestic political intrigue: potential corruption, unseemly…
The End of the Fertile Crescent
Climate change is poised to transform the geopolitical situation in the MENA region. Water is disappearing, and the…