We’re Listening to the Wrong Voices on Syria

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Aug 22, 2019 But antiwar veteran, Hawaii representative and presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard may suffer unrecoverable political damage for her stance. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Tulsi Gabbard Gets Some Vindication

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Aug 14, 2019 The congresswoman has been labeled an "Assad apologist," but her skepticism about Syria's use of chemical weapons appears well warranted. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Scapegoating Iran

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig 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. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Note to Washington: Hands Off the ‘New’ Arab Spring

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig May 2, 2019 America’s history of bungling in the Middle East suggests it should just sit this latest development out. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Is ‘Dictator’ the Media’s Most Insidious Code Word?

Alan MacLeod / FAIR Apr 12, 2019 Countless governments exhibit authoritarian tendencies, but our political press is all too eager to smear those hostile to U.S. interests. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Afghan Veterans of Syrian War Struggle Back Home

KATHY GANNON / The Associated Press Mar 31, 2019 Most soldiers see no future in Afghanistan, says a fighter who was recruited, paid and trained by Iran to fight for Bashar Assad. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Democrats and Neocons Are the Biggest Losers of Trump’s Syria Withdrawal

Daniel Lazare / Truthdig Dec 28, 2018 The president has radically redrawn the Middle East with a single tweet. Here's who stands to benefit from his decision—and who does not. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Trump: Mattis Out as of Jan. 1; Deputy Will Be Acting Chief

LOLITA C. BALDOR / The Associated Press Dec 23, 2018 Patrick Shanahan will take over as acting secretary to cover the accelerated departure. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

We’re Allowed to Celebrate Trump’s Withdrawal From Syria

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Dec 20, 2018 Bipartisan interventionism has yielded only death and tremendous suffering. The president should be lauded for bringing our troops home. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Turkey, Russia Agree on Demilitarized Zone in Syria’s Idlib Region

JIM HEINTZ / The Associated Press Sep 17, 2018 The area will be established by Oct. 15 and be 9 to 12 miles deep, with troops from Russia and NATO-member Turkey conducting coordinated patrols. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Are Trump’s Advisers Trying to Bait Him Into War in the Middle East?

Ray McGovern / Consortium News Sep 13, 2018 If the president bows to his neoconservative aides on Syria, he risks thrusting the U.S. into a deadly conflict with Russia. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

High-Stakes Diplomacy as Battle for Syria’s Idlib Looms

JON GAMBRELL and NASSER KARIMI / The Associated Press Sep 7, 2018 Iranian and Russian leaders support a military campaign to retake the last rebel-held stronghold in Syria as Turkey's president pleads for a cease-fire. U.S. and others warn of a bloody humanitarian disaster. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )