Tulsi Gabbard Gets Some Vindication

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Aug 14, 2019 The congresswoman has been labeled an "Assad apologist," but her skepticism about Syria's use of chemical weapons appears well warranted. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Syria Controversy: Who Supports Assad in the Civil War?

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Apr 23, 2018 Truthdig writers Sonali Kolhatkar and Max Blumenthal disagree with each other regarding key elements in the recent reports that the Syrian government used chemical weapons in Douma. This is Kolhatkar's take on the issue. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Syria Controversy: Don’t Believe the Official Narrative

Max Blumenthal / Truthdig Apr 23, 2018 Truthdig writers Sonali Kolhatkar and Max Blumenthal disagree with each other regarding key elements in the recent reports that the Syrian government used chemical weapons in Douma. This is Blumenthal's take on the issue. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

A Shocking Lack of Intelligence in Our Missile Strike on Syria

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Apr 20, 2018 The U.S., the U.K. and France launched the attack even though they had no solid evidence that the Assad regime had used chemical warfare. The allies' action was little more than a propaganda exercise. Dig deeper ( 23 Min. Read )

Why Are Some on the Left Falling for Fake News on Syria?

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Apr 19, 2018 Just because Donald Trump is using the recent chemical attack as an excuse to bomb Syria does not mean the attack didn't happen. We need to acknowledge the reality of Syrian suffering at the hands of Assad, Putin and the U.S. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

What Will Happen to Syria After Trump’s Withdrawal?

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Apr 19, 2018 The president’s plan to remove U.S. troops resolves diplomatic problems with Russia, Damascus and Turkey but raises thorny questions on other fronts. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Destruction, Traumatized Residents in Syrian Town of Douma

BASSEM MROUE / The Associated Press Apr 16, 2018 The main hospital, courthouse and municipal buildings are largely rubble—testimony to the intense government assault the town has been subjected to since being seized by the rebels six years ago. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Chemical Weapons Team Kept From Alleged Attack Site in Syria

SARAH EL DEEB and NATALIYA VASILEYVA / The Associated PRess Apr 16, 2018 Inspectors' lack of access to Douma has left unanswered questions about the April 7 attack that prompted a military response by the U.S. and two allies. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Theresa May Tells U.K. Lawmakers Syria Strikes Were Legal, Moral

JILL LAWLESS and RAF CASERT / The Associated Press Apr 16, 2018 The British prime minister, who launched missile strikes with the U.S. without consulting Parliament, also accuses Syria and Russia of attempting to cover up evidence of a deadly chemical weapons attack. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Syria’s Allies: Missile Strike Undercuts Hope for Peace

BASSEM MROUE and SARAH EL DEEB / The Associated Press Apr 15, 2018 The leaders of Russia, Iran and the Hezbollah group in Lebanon say the Western attack has damaged prospects for a political settlement to the country's seven-year conflict. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Talks With Allies: They Agree Attack Was ‘Successful’

The Associated Press Apr 14, 2018 The president holds individual conversations with French and British leaders. The White House says the three nations agreed the assault on Syria was "successful and necessary to deter" the future use of chemical weapons. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Certain of Gas Attack, Allies Struck Syria Before U.N. Report

MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Apr 14, 2018 The U.S., U.K. and France acted in the awareness that Russian and Syrian forces may already have tried to clean up important evidence in Douma, where dozens died in last weekend's attack. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )