ISIS

Why Syrian Refugees in Turkey Are Leaving for Europe

Why Syrian Refugees in Turkey Are Leaving for Europe Why Syrian Refugees in Turkey Are Leaving for Europe

“Maybe you’ll see a picture of me floating on one of those little boats.”

Sep 28, 2015 / Omar Ghabra

What Does Iran’s President Rouhani Think of the Nuclear Deal?

What Does Iran’s President Rouhani Think of the Nuclear Deal? What Does Iran’s President Rouhani Think of the Nuclear Deal?

In a breakfast chat, Rouhani talks about what’s next for the deal, the Syrian crisis, and ISIS.

Sep 28, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Kfredrian, Idlib

Long Before the Refugee Crisis, the World’s Powers Had Failed the People of Syria Long Before the Refugee Crisis, the World’s Powers Had Failed the People of Syria

It’s time for the US and Russia to stop treating Syria like a chess game.

Sep 24, 2015 / Rula Jebreal

Responding to ISIS and the Syrian Refugee Crisis Is Dividing Policymakers Both in Washington and Moscow

Responding to ISIS and the Syrian Refugee Crisis Is Dividing Policymakers Both in Washington and Moscow Responding to ISIS and the Syrian Refugee Crisis Is Dividing Policymakers Both in Washington and Moscow

Will the result be a spreading or curtailing of the new US-Russian Cold War?

Sep 23, 2015 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

The Obama Administration Rejects Russia’s Offer to Form a New Military Coalition vs. ISIS in Syria

The Obama Administration Rejects Russia’s Offer to Form a New Military Coalition vs. ISIS in Syria The Obama Administration Rejects Russia’s Offer to Form a New Military Coalition vs. ISIS in Syria

Has it created another front in the new Cold War?

Sep 16, 2015 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

Are Iran and Russia Risking Their Own Vietnam in Syria?

Are Iran and Russia Risking Their Own Vietnam in Syria? Are Iran and Russia Risking Their Own Vietnam in Syria?

There are growing reports that Iranian troops, not just advisers, have joined Hezbollah in defending the Assad regime—backed by an increasing Russian military presence.

Sep 15, 2015 / Juan Cole

Has Russia Been Right All Along About the ‘Arab Spring’?

Has Russia Been Right All Along About the ‘Arab Spring’? Has Russia Been Right All Along About the ‘Arab Spring’?

If so, why is Washington opposed to Moscow’s help in the war against ISIS?

Sep 9, 2015 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

Funeral Escort

Turkey Is Using ISIS as Cover for Its War Against Kurdish Activists Turkey Is Using ISIS as Cover for Its War Against Kurdish Activists

Exclusive interviews with survivors and witnesses of an Islamic State bombing show that the Turkish government has finally declared war… on the activists ISIS attacked.

Aug 26, 2015 / Nathan Robinson

Kfredrian, Idlib

The Civilian Toll From the War Against ISIS Is Unacceptable. Why Isn’t the Press Covering It? The Civilian Toll From the War Against ISIS Is Unacceptable. Why Isn’t the Press Covering It?

The US-led bombing campaign has killed hundreds, according to one comprehensive report. The Pentagon admits to two.

Aug 25, 2015 / Sara Rathod

Senator Mitch McConnell

The Danger of ‘Foreign Policy by Bumper Sticker’ The Danger of ‘Foreign Policy by Bumper Sticker’

The GOP’s paranoia and hubris promises yet another self-inflicted foreign policy disaster.

Aug 25, 2015 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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