Russia wants to put Syria back in control of humanitarian aid Jesse Marks / Managing Editor - August 30, 2022 Abandoning the U.N.-established cross-border aid routes could put millions of Syrians at risk
NATO was founded to protect ‘civilized’ people. That means White. Amoz JY Hor - April 10, 2022 Four historical examples show how much race has always mattered in defining ‘Western civilization’
Ukrainians are rallying global support via social media. But don’t call it a TikTok war. Jen Schradie - March 23, 2022 Here’s what my research finds
The E.U. granted Ukrainian refugees temporary protection. Why the different response from past migrant crises? Nicholas R. Micinski - March 16, 2022 People who fled the war in Ukraine wait for relocation
Russia waged a cheap war in Syria. Here’s what those tactics might look like in Ukraine. Will Todman and Natasha Hall - March 11, 2022 Destroying hospitals and critical infrastructure is part of the playbook.
Yes, Assad won reelection last week. But Syria’s elections serve another purpose. Elizabeth Tsurkov - May 31, 2021 Elections can be a dictator’s way of saying who’s in charge
Donors are cutting food aid for refugees in Rwanda. That’s devastating for people unable to work. Erika Frydenlund - May 24, 2021 Half these refugees have been in this camp for more than 20 years, unable to move forward with their lives.
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.
Yes, aid workers are getting killed more often. But why? Emily K. M. Scott - November 26, 2019 More and more, humanitarian workers get killed in their own countries.
Would ‘safe third country’ agreements stem migration to the U.S.? The E.U.-Turkey deal offers some clues. Kelsey Norman - July 19, 2019 But don’t expect to see a decrease in the number of asylum seekers.
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
Is Trump’s refugee policy really so extraordinary? The walk isn’t, but the talk is. Michael Barnett - October 26, 2018 From its controversial separation of migrant families at the southern
Jordan shut out out 60,000 Syrian refugees — and then saw a backlash. This is why. Scott Williamson and Ala’ Alrababa’h - July 20, 2018 [caption id="attachment_75868" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Syrian refugee children stand in front
Why evangelical voters support Trump’s policy on refugees — even though evangelical leaders object. Brian Newman - July 19, 2018 Every year since the passage of the U.S. Refugee Act
Are ‘global cities’ an antidote to populism and nationalism? Istanbul offers some hope. Fisher Onar - July 19, 2018 [caption id="attachment_75823" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Istanbul is a bustling, diverse city,
Why Iran’s involvement in Syria may backfire Thomas Juneau - June 12, 2018 [caption id="attachment_74447" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A convoy of Syrian government forces
Fake news is about to get a lot worse. That will make it easier to violate human rights — and get away with it. Steven Livingston and Scott Edwards - April 3, 2018 [caption id="attachment_71768" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Dutch investigators examine pieces of the
Russia is trying to limit its casualties in Syria. Here’s why that is bad for Syrian civilians. Lionel Beehner - March 28, 2018 [caption id="attachment_71523" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a
Millions of Syrians’ lives depend on whether they’re designated as ‘refugees’ Maja Janmyr and Lama Mourad - March 6, 2018 [caption id="attachment_70136" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Faraj Al Ali, 43, from the
Many refugees are women and children. That changes whether Americans want to admit them. Timothy Rich and Maggie Sullivan - November 29, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66695" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Ammar Hammasho, a migrant from Syria
How political science can shed light on the Holocaust Museum’s Syria report Matthew Cebul - October 17, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64973" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Smoke billows from buildings after a
Three years ago, the Islamic State massacred Yazidis in Iraq. Why? Murat Tezcür - August 15, 2017 [caption id="attachment_62370" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In 2015, a Yazidi woman, who
Imagine yourself as a refugee. That’s what nudges Americans to take action on refugees’ behalf. Melina Platas, Claire Adida, and Adeline Lo - June 15, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59914" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Syrian woman gestures through a
How the refugee crisis is transforming the Middle East Marc Lynch and Laurie Brand - March 30, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56077" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A displaced Syrian child carries broomsticks
Denmark already had a Muslim ban. It was just called something else. Samantha Brown - March 23, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55740" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Nyhavn Canal in Copenhagen (iStock)[/caption] The
Three flawed ideas are hurting international peacebuilding Séverine Autesserre - March 15, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55314" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Members of former rebel groups wait
Will a cease-fire hold? Ask the stock market rather than the pundit. Gerald Schneider - February 16, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54182" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People wait for food on July
How a new U.N. resolution could — someday — bring justice to Syria Mark Kersten - December 30, 2016 [caption id="attachment_51905" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Syrian man makes his way
The surprising ways fear has shaped Syria’s war Wendy Pearlman - March 24, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37886" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Syrian refugee Hatice Henidil hugs her
Why haven’t Flint residents fled? Lolita Brayman - February 22, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36110" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The top of a water tower
What really stands in the way of a negotiated end to Syria’s war? William Reed, Katherine Sawyer, and Gallagher Cunningham - February 4, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35337" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A civil defence member reacts at
Why international food aid can actually make conditions worse for starving Syrians José Martínez and Brent Eng - January 26, 2016 [caption id="attachment_34778" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Aid convoys carrying food, medicine and
What will it take to get Europeans to welcome Syrian refugees? Here’s part of the answer. Egor Lazarev and Kunaal Sharma - November 4, 2015 [caption id="attachment_31713" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Syrian refugees pass time in Aksaray
In two charts, this is what refugees say about why they are leaving Syria now Vera Mironova, Sam Whitt, and Karam Alhamad - September 28, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30025" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Syrian refugees cross the Syrian-Turkish border
No, cellphones are not a luxury for Syrian refugees Melissa Wall - September 10, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29273" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A Syrian refugee tries to get
Migrant or refugee? That shouldn't be a life or death question. - September 3, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29090" align="aligncenter" width="4651"] Refugees walk through a field after
Migrant or refugee? That shouldn’t be a life or death question. Jill Goldenziel - September 3, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29090" align="aligncenter" width="4651"] Refugees walk through a field after
The best and worst elections of 2014 Pippa Norris - February 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21285" align="aligncenter" width="1430"] The global map of electoral integrity,
Does the Islamic State believe in sovereignty? Richard Nielsen - February 6, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21019" align="aligncenter" width="620"] An image made available by the
A hotter, drier Middle East climate could threaten stability Scott Greenwood - July 3, 2014 [caption id="attachment_12614" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Syrian refugees collect water at the
The most important soccer is not being played in Brazil but in refugee camps in Jordan Curtis Ryan - June 20, 2014 [caption id="attachment_12066" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] A soccer tournament in the Za'atari
The stakes and symbolism of voting from abroad Laurie Brand - June 5, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Syrian nationals living in Lebanon
Recognition for jurisdiction: A bold move to end impunity for the atrocities in Syria Joris Larik and Eamon Aloyo - April 24, 2014 [caption id="attachment_9731" align="aligncenter" width="300" special=""] Maraat al-Numan, Syria (Photo credit:
The problem with #WithSyria Marc Lynch - March 14, 2014 The third anniversary of the outbreak of the Syrian uprising
Assad's overlooked international crimes Erica Chenoweth - November 6, 2013 [Note from Erica Chenoweth: This is a guest post from
Action is not Synonymous with Force Erica Chenoweth - August 29, 2013 This is a guest post from Deborah Avant, Sié Chéou-Kang Chair
What Makes People Flee Conflict? John Sides - May 13, 2013 The fifth largest city in Jordan is the Zaatari refugee camp,
If Pundits Can Agree about Syria, Why Won’t the U.S. Act? John Sides - January 25, 2013 We welcome this post from UConn political scientist Jeremy Pressman.