Russia, Turkey Seal Power in Northeast Syria With Accord
Oct 22, 2019 The two powers announce an agreement to jointly patrol almost the entire northeastern Syrian border after the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters.
Corporate Media Can’t Imagine an Alternative to Forever War in Syria
Oct 21, 2019 Coverage of Donald Trump's "withdrawal" reveals just how deeply our political press is invested in U.S. hegemony across the Middle East.
Syrian Forces Enter Key Border Town, Blocking Turkish Plans
Oct 17, 2019 Kobani is taken by forces loyal to Bashar Assad, blocking one path for the Turkish military to establish a “safe zone” free of Syrian Kurdish fighters.
AP Fact Check: Trump’s Shoddy Information on Syria, Impeachment, More
Oct 12, 2019 The Associated Press refutes a number of the president's latest statements on the U.S. economy, Syria and Turkey, ISIS and more.
American History for Truthdiggers: The Obama Disappointment
Aug 31, 2019 The 44th president failed in foreign policy and saw a rise in racial tensions: The "Hope and Change" candidate could not deliver.
We’re Listening to the Wrong Voices on Syria
Aug 22, 2019 But antiwar veteran, Hawaii representative and presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard may suffer unrecoverable political damage for her stance.
Tulsi Gabbard Gets Some Vindication
Aug 14, 2019 The congresswoman has been labeled an "Assad apologist," but her skepticism about Syria's use of chemical weapons appears well warranted.
Scapegoating Iran
Jul 22, 2019 Don’t expect U.S. politicians and generals to accept responsibility for the Mideast mess when they can blame it on Iran.
Note to Washington: Hands Off the ‘New’ Arab Spring
May 2, 2019 America’s history of bungling in the Middle East suggests it should just sit this latest development out.
