Talking Points: Why We Shouldn’t Attack Syria
An easy-to-use list of reasons that the United States should not take military action in Syria. Ready to print, copy, and hand out at the next antiwar demonstration!
Despite Horrific Repression, the U.S. Should Stay Out of Syria
What can we do in Syria? Unfortunately, not much.
Turkey Haunted by Hubris
Set to be a regional leader just two years ago, Turkey is now beset by problems with neighbors and other regional powers. What happened?
Postcard from Hatay
The locals in one Turkish border province take a dim view of the anti-Assad fighters making their home there.
Hezbollah Hedges Its Bets on Assad
Although Hezbollah has been a strong ally of Bashar al-Assad, there are signs the Lebanese group is preparing for a future without him.
Syria and the Dogs of War
Once loosed, the dogs of war range where they will.
Who Will Govern Syrian Kurdistan?
Although the prospects for an independent state in Syrian Kurdistan remain dim, unprecedented Kurdish autonomy will likely result from the conflict
Syria’s Sectarian Echoes in Turkey
The radicalization and internationalization of Syria’s armed opposition have exacerbated the fears of Turkey’s minority communities.
Will Syria Cause a Divorce Between Iran and Turkey?
Turkey and Iran don’t see eye to eye on Syria. But their mutual interests in other arenas temper their disagreements.
Syria: America vs. Israel?
Washington should remember the lessons of blowback and avoid intervention in Syria.
Adding Fuel to Syria’s Fire
Giving military aid to either side of the Syrian conflict will make civil war more likely and prevent the citizens of Syria from achieving any semblance of justice and freedom.