Meet the Mysterious Fixer Who Negotiated Syria Out of Seven Years of War
How a nearly unknown businessman named Khaled al-Ahmad became Damascus’ secret liaison to the West and is quietly bringing Syria’s grinding war to a close.
Global Voices
Both Sides in Syrian Conflict Use Media to Stereotype Women
Regime media paints a modern, Western-friendly picture, while opposition media depicts women as passive and dependent. Emerging news outlets are trying to present a more accurate image.
Israel Shoots Down Syrian Jet; Syrian Forces Reach Golan
Syria's military claims the jet was targeted by Israel over Syrian territory as it flew sorties against Islamic State militants. Meanwhile, Syrian forces reach the border fence at the edge of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
In Damascus, Syrians Dare to Hope That War’s End May Be Near
The country has suffered catastrophic damage, and aspects of the seven-year conflict are far from over. However, the government now controls major opposition strongholds and key cities.
White House Rejects Putin Idea for Ukraine Referendum
The administration rebuffs an effort backed by the Russian president to hold a referendum in separatist-leaning eastern Ukraine on the region's future.
Making Sense of U.S. Moves in the Middle East
For more than 70 years, Americans have largely ignored the effects of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. Now it’s time for debate about making future policy part of our conversations.
TD originals
The Stories Corporate Media Failed to Cover This Week
The Trump-Putin summit in Helsinki is the biggest news of the year so far, but let us not lose sight of all the critically important related stories that are going untold.
Syrian Forces' Bombing Intensifies in Southern Rebel Holdout
The aerial bombardment of the town of Nawa comes after talks with opposition forces to cede the town fail.
Israel Lays Down Red Lines for Postwar Relations With Syria
Israel wishes to keep Iran, a Syrian ally, as far away from its border as possible—along with Iran's proxy, the Lebanese militia Hezbollah.
Articles
Shame on the Supreme Court for Upholding Trump's Muslim Ban
The court's ruling ignores international law. The ban violates two treaties: the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
