Global Hotspots: The Syrian Conflict Re-emerges
This week, rebel groups in Syria captured Aleppo and other areas in a renewed push against Bashar al-Assad’s government, while Israel bombed Lebanon despite the cease-fire. In the Indo-Pacific, China vowed to halt all exports
Read moreShedding Light on Drug Use Patterns in Syria
Much attention has been paid to the supply of illicit drugs in the Middle East and war-torn Syria, but little has been focused on the patterns and implications of drug consumption in the region. However,
Read moreThe Forgotten Humanitarian Challenges in Syria
In this episode of Eurasian Connectivity, Kamran Bokhari hosts Nicole Hark, country director for Syria at Mercy Corps, for a discussion of the country’s humanitarian situation, particularly in its northeastern and northwestern regions, where her
Read moreThe Consequences of U.S. Forces Leaving Iraq and Syria
Rising isolationism among the U.S. public and the constant potential for escalation with Iran and its proxies in the Middle East mean a withdrawal of U.S. troops from the region is inevitable. However, the U.S.
Read moreThe Return of Children from Camps in Northeast Syria
Download the Special Report Here The children of Europeans who joined the Islamic State are living in what have been described as “inhumane and even life-threatening” circumstances. Moral, ethical, and legal imperatives demand a unified
Read moreSyria Between Turkey and the U.S.
In today’s Contours episode, host Carolyn Moorman sits down with Syrians for Truth and Justice Executive Director Bassam Alahmad. Together, they discuss the humanitarian situation in Syria, including Turkish political/military developments, the possibility of an
Read moreRoadblocks to Arab Normalization with Syria
In the latest Contours episode, host Carolyn Moorman, New Lines Director Caroline Rose and Syria expert Salma Daodi approach the steps multiple Arab countries are taking toward political normalization with the Assad regime and how
Read morePreparing for Withdrawal From Syria: Building an Immigration Program for U.S. Partners of Operation Inherent Resolve
The continual success of the U.S.-led Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) campaign to limit the operational capacity of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) rests on local Syrian and Iraqi partners. These groups, with
Read moreThe Public Health Effects of Normalization with Syria
Download the Dossier Here Download the Executive Summary Here Executive Summary The gradual resumption of diplomatic relations between Arab governments and the Syrian regime has signaled a shift in regional geopolitical alignments, moving from a
Read moreThe Syrian Democratic Forces’ House of Cards in Deir ez-Zour
In the latest Contours episode, host Carolyn Moorman approaches the long-term ramifications of late August's clashes between local Arab tribes in Deir ez-Zour and the SDF on the long-term U.S. strategy in Syria with New
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