Surviving Assad’s Jails
The number of deaths caused by the Syrian conflict are staggering, nearly a quarter million are listed as casualties with millions more fleeing the country they call home. We have reported on the dwindling support from the global community, Syria’s crumbling economy and the constant...
Anti-ISIS Coalition Bombs Al-Bukamal and AL-Mayadin, Deir Azzour Province
Information and Analysis provided by “Deir Azzour Under Siege” (A grassroots activist group working in the Deir Azzour Province) The Anti-ISIS coalition bombed the cities and surrounding rural areas of Al-Bukamal and AL-Mayadin in Deir Azzour Province. The bombings destroyed bridges that cut off key supply...
Could an ISIS-Free Zone Be Expanded Upon?
General terms have recently been agreed upon between Turkish and American officials to create an “Islamic State-free zone”. Many details still need to be discussed but the proposed area would include a nearly 60 mile strip along the northern border of Syria and Turkey which...
Turkey’s Islamic State Dilemma
Turkey has an Islamic State dilemma and, over the course of the past week, it has been getting worse. On Monday, July 20th, a suicide bomber blew himself up during a rally of the Socialist Party of the Oppressed Youth Wing in the southern Turkey...
The Implications of the Iran Nuclear Deal for Syria
To be succinct, this blog will not analyze the 159 pages of the Iranian nuclear deal. Rather, this post will lay out the possible implications the deal could have for the ongoing civil war in Syria. Throughout the war, Iran has been sponsoring Syria’s Regime...