Analysis: Defeating ISIS Remains Daunting Task
It has been nearly three years since the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) captured Mosul and advanced rapidly…
Analysis: What Russia’s Military Withdrawal From Syria Means for Fight Against ISIS, Assad Regime
On Monday — less than half a year after Russia announced its intervention in Syria — President Vladimir Putin stated…
Essay: Russia’s Military Role in Syria
The deployment of a major Russian expeditionary force to Syria in late September resulted in a flurry of public attention…
The Implications of Expanding ISIS Airstrikes Into Syria
The start of U.S. airstrikes in Syria early Tuesday morning local time marks a major expansion of the air campaign…
Essay: A Brief History of Punk Rock in the Cold War
Punk rock is no stranger violent politics. From decrying statist militarism to embracing revolutionary upheaval to reveling in the nihilistic…
Diplomatic Solution to Syria’s Chemical Weapons will not be Easy
After a major chemical attack in the Ghouta area of Damascus, Syria, the United States and many of its allies…
Dempsey’s Options For Syria
Last week Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, outlined American military options in Syria, in response…
Opinion: Despite Arms Deal U.S. Influence of Syrian Rebels Limited
As the United States begins providing arms to Syrian rebels , it enters an increasingly complex arena of arms-trafficking and…
Arming Syrian Rebels Will Do Little
After years of debate and increased involvement in the training and logistical support of Syrian rebel forces, the U.S. government…
Syria Intervention: Some Pros, Mostly Cons
With the human toll mounting, the United States getting more involved in training, aid, and arms transfers, and continued calls…