Russia’s decision to greatly reduce its military presence in Syria, coming as it did with little warning, has left the world struggling for explanations. Russia … Great Game & Partitioning Of SyriaRead more
Middle East
The Most Dangerous Year for Muslims
Police fire tear gas, in Istanbul May Day scuffles
Turkish police fired tear gas and water cannon and detained more than 200 people after scuffles broke out at May Day celebrations in Istanbul and … Police fire tear gas, in Istanbul May Day scufflesRead more
West should be grateful to Arabic Writing
When a teacher in rural Augusta county, Virginia, decided to expose her students to the Arabic script (a piece of calligraphy writing out the Muslim … West should be grateful to Arabic WritingRead more
The New York Times and Washington Post are ignoring civilians killed by US drone strikes
The Obama administration has repeatedly claimed its drone strikes are precise and conducted in compliance with international law. Yet, information provided to online journal The … The New York Times and Washington Post are ignoring civilians killed by US drone strikesRead more
US deploys B-52s for bombing in Syria, Iraq
The US Air Force sent B-52 bombers to the Persian Gulf Saturday and plans to use them for bombing raids on targets in Iraq and … US deploys B-52s for bombing in Syria, IraqRead more
A plan must be made for ‘life after Isis’
In the Second World War, Allied leaders planned for the post-war world – a ‘United Nations’ – years before the conflict ended. We must do … A plan must be made for ‘life after Isis’Read more
We will not be a Party to This Crime
1,128 academics from 89 universities in Turkey, and over 355 academics and researchers from abroad have signed a text calling on state of Turkey to … We will not be a Party to This CrimeRead more