March 8, 1963: The Ba’ath Party Seizes Power in Syria March 8, 1963: The Ba’ath Party Seizes Power in Syria
“They must learn to avoid the temptation of crushing the voices of criticism,” a writer in The Nation observed.
Mar 8, 2015 / The Almanac / Richard Kreitner and The Almanac
Why Syrian Refugees Risk the ‘Journey of Death’ to Europe Why Syrian Refugees Risk the ‘Journey of Death’ to Europe
The crisis shows no signs of ending, and Egypt is no refuge. Europe must do more to take them in.
Feb 11, 2015 / Feature / Priyanka Motaparthy
Obama Is Fighting ISIS, Iran and Russia With… Oil? Obama Is Fighting ISIS, Iran and Russia With… Oil?
How the US is using trade sanctions and other means to curb the oil exports of its foes.
Oct 9, 2014 / Michael T. Klare
Syria Joins War in Iraq on US Side, Even as US Battles Syrian Government in Syria Syria Joins War in Iraq on US Side, Even as US Battles Syrian Government in Syria
The Iraq-Syria civil clearly befuddles Washington—but not Tehran.
Jun 25, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss