The Signs From Suruc
A recent bombing in the town of Suruc has prodded Turkey into re-thinking its approach to ISIS and Syria.
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Is Climate Change to Blame for the Syrian Civil War?
Researchers say yes—human impacts on the climate made droughts leading up to the war two to three times more likely.
What’s in a (Islamic) State?
The brutal violence the Islamic State has used to control its territory is as much as part of its establishment of a state in Syria and Iraq as are the services it provides.
How to Forecast Democracy After a Bloody Civil War
Aid from external rivals is a key variable that can complicate democratization.
Into the Eyeballs of Syrian Refugees
Is it really a good idea to scan the irises of thousands of vulnerable people?
One in Every 10 People Killed in Syria’s War Is a Child
Once again we're reminded that it's not just those who choose to put themselves in harm's way who die during a war.
The Polio Outbreak in Syria Isn’t the Worst of Our Problems
It’s resurgent measles and "Aleppo evil" ... and dengue fever in Houston.
Can You Name Bashar al Assad’s Opponent?
You can't, and that's the problem, argues the International Crisis Group.
Why Is the U.S. Arming Those in Syria It Legally Defines as Terrorists?
The designation could also make it harder for Syrian refugees to come to the U.S., even if they haven’t actually taken up arms against the regime.
Where Did Syria’s Chemical Weapons Come From?
There is intriguing evidence pointing at long-ago help from Moscow, and help from Western European countries.