Bombing Daesh Is a Trap (Video)
If you’re going to watch one thing about Daesh, let it be this short video. The Syria Campaign shot a few days ago with Nicolas Hénin, who spent 10 months as a…
Putin: Allah decided to punish the Turkish ruling clique by stripping it of mind and reason
Russian President Vladimir Putin lashed out Turkish leadership with harsh criticism during his annual address to the parliament. Putin accused Ankara of having trade ties with terrorist groups in Syria…
Daesh’s Political Ambitions
A few months ago, Daesh entered its second year, demonstrating a unique ability to survive despite being targeted by joint international efforts and military campaigns. Since its inception, news of…
Syrian Boy Eats Grass to Survive (Video)
Watch this heart breaking video of a Syrian child who eats grass to survive.
Democracy Versus Dictatorships: What Works Better?
Interview conducted by Jaime Ortega with Professor Peter C. Caldwell* 1) People are afraid of autocratic governments because in many cases it subdues the will of the majority. Can dictatorships…
Turkey and Qatar: Close Allies Sharing Doomed Policy in Syria
In recent years, Turkey and Qatar have found much common ground on a host of foreign policy issues. Both Ankara and Doha have sponsored a variety of Sunni Islamist groups,…
The US and Russia in Syria and Iraq – Foes or Allies?
Battlefields are chaotic. In the turmoil created by forces in conflict, it is often difficult to discern a clear pattern until the smoke of battle has cleared. The battlefields that…
What Is That Syrian About the Syrian War?
After five years of the Syrian war, we can recognize “four” conflicting parties on the ground – Assad, ISIS, rebel groups and the Kurds. Each one of these conflicting parties…
World Cup Sparks Labour Reform but Just Not in Qatar
The 2022 Qatar World Cup may be sparking social change in the Gulf, just not (yet) in Qatar. Qatar’s winning of the hosting rights for the World Cup gave human…
Egyptian Belly Dancer Banned From Parliamentary Elections for Lacking Good Reputation
An Egyptian belly dancer, who was allowed by the Supreme Elections Commission to run for parliament, has been banned by the Supreme Administrative Court for lacking a “good reputation”. Becoming…