Syria’s Raqqa in Ruins, Civilians Devastated After U.S.-Led ‘War of Annihilation’
Jun 11, 2018 Civilians are asking why coalition forces destroyed the city, killing hundreds of the innocent in the process of “liberating” them from Islamic State.
Trump’s Disastrous Year in Syria
Dec 26, 2017 Of all his (often contradictory) campaign promises, the president’s actions came closest to the version where he lets the key Middle Eastern country go to the Russians.Vast Undercount of Mosul Dead: 9,000 Civilians Paid in Blood
Dec 20, 2017 The number killed in the nine-month battle to liberate the Iraqi city from Islamic State marauders has not been acknowledged by the U.S.-led coalition.
Beware of Kurdish Blowback
Dec 1, 2017 The U.S. is about to sell out the Kurds. The next time we need loyal allies in the Middle East, don’t be surprised to hear crickets.
U.S. Lets Islamic State Members Flee Syrian Province
Nov 15, 2017 Turkey is outraged by a reported deal that would threaten autonomy for Kurds backed by that country.
Islamic State Was Overcome Not by Trump or Obama but by Muslims
Oct 18, 2017 The extremists were defeated by Muslims: That should be the headline. That is what Americans have trouble getting their heads around.
Burning Raqqa: Inside the U.S. War Against Civilians in Syria
Jul 28, 2017 The U.S. is focusing its energies—and warplanes—in areas of eastern Syria occupied by Islamic State.
Can the U.S. Establish a ‘Deconfliction’ With Russia in Syria?
Jun 20, 2017 Tensions are high after the Air Force shot down a Syrian warplane, leading Russia to announce it may shoot down any U.S. aircraft operating in western Syria.
U.N. Investigator: U.S. Coalition Airstrikes Causing ‘Staggering Loss of Life’ in Syria
Jun 15, 2017 The effort to retake the city of Raqqa from Islamic State "has also led to 160,000 civilians fleeing their homes and becoming internally displaced,” the official says.Is This the ‘Worst Moment in American-Russian Relations’ Since the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Apr 15, 2017 Stephen Cohen (pictured, left), professor emeritus of Russian studies and politics and contributing editor at The Nation, analyzes the relationship between the U.S. and Russia.
