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The Syrian Civil War: America’s Cynical Role
The Syrian civil war that began more than seven years ago has resulted in the deaths of countless innocents: estimates range from a few...
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Nov 13, 20185 min read


Still Recording in Syria: The Future of Journalism under the Assad Regime
The documentary has always been the global community’s preferred medium of political exposé. Even devotees to the masterworks of...
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Oct 9, 20184 min read


One Thousand and One Nightmares
As the US Government debates missile strikes and how best to enforce international law, it’s sometimes hard to remember that there is a...
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Sep 23, 20135 min read


The Pink Line
As a rhetorical tactic, establishing a ‘red line’ is pretty impressive. It displays strength by implying that you know both your current...
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Apr 26, 20134 min read


Keep Calm and Shelter More Refugees
It seems absurd to claim that any country in a region as unstable as the Middle East/North Africa could be stagnant – but if any of them...
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Feb 25, 20135 min read


All Together Now
In reading the New York Times yesterday, it struck me that following the news about Syria is becoming almost unbearably frustrating. More...
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Feb 7, 20135 min read


Coal-ition for Christmas
Earlier this week, President Obama officially recognized the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, the...
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Dec 15, 20124 min read
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