In recent weeks large parts of northern Iraq and northeastern Syria have been consumed by flames. Tens-of-thousands of acres of croplands have been burned, threatening agriculture in both regions....
On March 23, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) declared victory over the Islamic State (ISIS) group’s self-styled caliphate, after capturing its last sliver of territory, the eastern...
“They're talking about tomatoes, aubergines, peppers. But just think about the price of bullets. Think of what the cost is to equip our soldiers to fight terrorists. But you're still talking about...
U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from Syria, where at least 2,000 U.S. troops are supporting Kurdish-led forces in their multiple offensives against the Islamic State (ISIS),...
The Islamic State (IS) dominated headlines internationally after it swiftly conquered one-third of Iraq in the summer of 2014 and declared its self-styled caliphate. The group luridly showcased its...
March 15 marked the seventh year of conflict in Syria, resulting in more than five million refugees and many more internally displaced. Many of the Syrians who fled long to return to their homes, but...
Happy Monday, gentle readers! It's the most spooktacular month of the year, but we promise none of our longreads recommendations are scary. Well, maybe one or two. We're thinking a great deal about...
Donald Trump’s recent military strike on Syria, supported by both Democrats and Republicans, is based on assumption and lacks any sort of direction. The injustice done in the Syrian...
Good morning! It's been a hectic week around the world, but we're slowing down this morning to dig into some deep reads on topics like exploitation and abuse of women in fracking country and putting...
Today, the electoral college meets to make one of the biggest decisions in American history, and while it is largely a pro-forma event, some liberals are waiting for a last-minute reprieve from the...