ISIS from Southern Damascus to AsSuwayda
Key takeaways: The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in southern Damascus was established in the context of the ongoing conflict in Syria as an extension to ISIS territory between Iraq and Syria. ISIS in this area are comprised of remainder members of Free Syrian...
Yemen in Crisis
By Sergio Valente The United States and their allies recently declared victory in the Syrian city of Raqqah, but keen observers have been quick to recognize the cost of this victory. Many of the main population centers across Syria are in disarray; Syrians have been displaced...
The Future of Syria and the Importance of Education
While the children of Syria cope with life-threatening concerns, they remain the future of Syria’s success and higher education is critical for this success. Before the civil war, Syria was classified as a middle-development country that offered subsidized education to nearly all children, including high...
Iraqi Prime Minister to visit Saudi Arabia at critical time
After initial hesitation, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi announced that he would visit Saudi Arabia for the first time since taking office in August 2014. The news of Abadi’s intention to visit Riyadh was first leaked days after the crisis between Saudi Arabia, Egypt and...
OIG and USAID Report to the Congress on US Aid to Syria
On Thursday July 14th, 2016, a subcommittee hearing within the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Middle East and North Africa titled “U.S. Humanitarian Assistance to Syria: Minimizing Risk and Improving Oversight” was held. Mr. Thomas Melito, director of International Affairs and Trade within the Government...