US Double Standards in the New Cold War US Double Standards in the New Cold War
The mainstream American political-media narrative, which powerfully influences the possibility of war or peace with Russia, is dangerously unbalanced.
Oct 25, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
A Taste of Syria A Taste of Syria
A recipe for fatteh, a hearty dish of crispy pita bread beneath chickpeas and a luscious garlic-yogurt-tahini sauce.
Oct 12, 2017 / Dalia Mortada
How Food Brought an Unlikely Group of Syrian Refugees Together How Food Brought an Unlikely Group of Syrian Refugees Together
Stuck in Greece, families found comfort in culinary rituals.
Oct 12, 2017 / Feature / Dalia Mortada
8 Reasons Americans Can’t Shake Their Indifference to War 8 Reasons Americans Can’t Shake Their Indifference to War
America’s apathy explained.
Oct 10, 2017 / Andrew J. Bacevich
The Death of a Syrian Media Activist The Death of a Syrian Media Activist
Khaled al Zubi and his brother Osama could have fled to Jordan, but they chose to face threats and hardship so they could report on the war.
Sep 20, 2017 / Jeremy Hodge
Report From Dera’a, Cradle of the Syrian Revolution Report From Dera’a, Cradle of the Syrian Revolution
Perhaps because the struggle began here, its spirit has been preserved in its purest form in the south, with a free press and thriving civil society.
Sep 20, 2017 / Khaled al Zubi
Trapped: The Desperation of Syria’s Displaced Civilians Trapped: The Desperation of Syria’s Displaced Civilians
By sealing their borders, Syria’s neighbors have blocked the escape routes of millions.
Sep 19, 2017 / Bill Frelick
The Middle East’s Wars Are Creating a Lost Generation The Middle East’s Wars Are Creating a Lost Generation
The children who live through these conflicts could be scarred for decades.
Aug 22, 2017 / Michelle Chen
The Forgotten Refugees The Forgotten Refugees
A new report highlights the crisis facing unprotected, internally displaced populations.
Aug 3, 2017 / Michelle Chen
A US-Led Coalition Is Bombing Civilians Out of Raqqa A US-Led Coalition Is Bombing Civilians Out of Raqqa
As the battle continues in Raqqa, civilians have two choices: flee or die.
Jul 27, 2017 / Laura Gottesdiener