Syria’s Marshallah Plan
The Assad regime has survived the Syrian civil war. ISIS is defeated. Arab Spring-era resistance groups like the…
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Trump’s Syria Withdrawal Leaves the Future of the Kurds Uncertain
Trump's plan for the United States' withdrawal from Syria has left everyone uncertain as to what comes next. The…
Known Unknowns: Israeli Power and Russian Permission in Syria
In the most recent flare-up between Israel and Iran in Syria, Russia said everything about its dubious relationship…
Trump’s New Year’s Gift To Putin, Rouhani, And Erdogan
Trump’s decision to withdraw US forces from Syria is extremely reckless and is bound to backfire in more than…
United States Military Spending Has Blown Through the Roof. So Have the Profit…
This July, the Congress of the United States passed its defense budget for the 2019 federal fiscal year. The…
Refugees Welcome Back?
The seven-year Syrian war is coming to an end. Bashar Al-Assad’s regime, thanks to the support of Russia and Iran,…
The (Re)Settlers of Karabakh: How Regional Nationalism has Weaponized Syrian…
As the Syrian civil war enters its seventh year, the stream of refugees fleeing the conflict continues. This exodus…
Why US Must Expand, Not Withdraw, Forces From Syria
In early April, President Trump stated that the US should withdraw its military forces from Syria. Secretary of…
Russia’s Successes and Failures in the Middle East
A key tenant in Russia's new Foreign Policy Concept, passed in December 2016, was to increase their power and…
Afrin Under Siege: Turkey Enters the Syrian War
The Syrian Civil War has seen multiple evolutions since its origins in March 2011 with anti-government protests…