How the Ukraine crisis could make the Syrian civil war worse Tiina Hyyppä and Aaron Pilkington - May 23, 2022 Shifting Russian troops away from Syria risks opening up new threats
The U.N. says Syrians can keep getting international aid from Turkey — for now. Here’s what’s at stake. Rana B. Khoury - July 22, 2021 Syrian activists have built humanitarian aid groups and a nascent civil society in rebel-held areas — which puts them in danger if the Syrian government retakes that territory.
Do cease-fires in Syria work? We checked the data. Sunniva Unn Hustad and Siri Aas Rustad - June 17, 2021 Our research looks at 10 years of truces in Syria.
Does covid-19 raise the risk of violent conflict? Not everywhere. Colette Salemi - October 15, 2020 New research shows conflicts rose in some countries but fell in others.
The U.N. has appealed for a global coronavirus cease-fire Govinda Clayton - April 12, 2020 But is it possible to quarantine conflict?
Syria’s civil war will make fighting coronavirus particularly difficult Jesse Marks - April 2, 2020 Many Syrians won’t be able to take preventive measures — or access health care
Keeping Syrian refugees in neighboring countries isn’t working. Here’s why. Reva Dhingra - March 9, 2020 With millions of displaced Syrians, other countries are overwhelmed — and offering little protection or aid
Northern Syria depends on U.N. aid. Its delivery could end tomorrow. Jesse Marks - January 8, 2020 That includes aid to Idlib, which is under attack.
Expect a tumultuous 2020 in the Middle East Marc Lynch - December 31, 2019 The embassy assault in Baghdad is just the beginning. Here are 3 trends to watch.
Why countries target civilians indiscriminately Anna O. Pechenkina - July 8, 2019 Is this just a poor decision — or a calculated trade-off?
Syrian refugees have become pawns in their host nations’ politics Gerasimos Tsourapas - June 14, 2019 Certain states are using their position to secure unearned external income — refugee rent.
Bashar al-Assad’s international rehabilitation has begun Christopher Phillips - January 5, 2019 [caption id="attachment_82196" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In this Sept. 1, 2013, photo,
Here’s why the U.S. kept on supporting opposition local councils in Syria Frances Brown - December 4, 2018 [caption id="attachment_80976" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Syrian opposition fighter stands at
What is the Global Magnitsky Act, and why are U.S. senators invoking this on Saudi Arabia? Jordan Tama - October 12, 2018 Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi has not been seen since he
Does the Russia-Turkey deal on Idlib signal a new era of relations in the Middle East? Peter Henne - October 5, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78547" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left,
Russia is gearing up to misinform the U.S. public about Syria. Here’s our cheat sheet to identify Twitter trolls. Jack Nassetta and Ethan Fecht - September 17, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77838" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Graphics of Facebook pages created by
Why the Syrian regime has been targeting civilian infrastructure José Martínez and Brent Eng - April 16, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72213" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A photo released by the Syrian Civil
Many Syrians are skeptical of peace talks. Here’s why. Dareen Khalifa - February 3, 2017 [caption id="attachment_53522" align="aligncenter" width="960"] From left: Turkish Foreign Ministry Deputy
Why isn’t there an anti-Iran alliance? Gregory Gause - June 3, 2015 The Iranian flag flies in front of a UN building
Why isn't there an anti-Iran alliance? - June 3, 2015 The Iranian flag flies in front of a UN building
Why extremism thrives in the Middle East today Barbara Walter - February 12, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21183" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Members of al Nusra Front drive
What the evidence on interventions really tells us about Syria Lionel Beehner - August 18, 2014 [caption id="attachment_14626" align="aligncenter" width="600"] File: Syrian rebels aim during a