Perpetuating the narrative that Bashar al-Assad was a great protector of Christians instead of a violent dictator who protected only his loyal supporters serves only to further endanger Middle Eastern Christians
William RobertsMarch 27, 2025
With the fall of Assad, the Trump administration has a rare opportunity to orient Syria in a more pluralistic direction for Christians and other minorities
William RobertsMarch 17, 2025
While some have argued that the Assad regime was a preferable alternative to rule by terrorism, the truth is that brutal dictatorships inevitably foster more extremism
Michael C. DiCiannaFebruary 5, 2025
Despite HTS’s “moderate” rhetoric, Christians have experienced increased harassment and violence in Syria
Richard GhazalJanuary 15, 2025
Trump’s second term poses a unique opportunity to advance religious liberty abroad
Jeffrey CimminoJanuary 13, 2025
America can’t foresee future catastrophes, but we can hedge against them in ways we can control.
Robert NicholsonDecember 30, 2024
The Arab Spring isn’t over. The simmering resentment that burst forth 13 years ago has yet to run its course.
Robert NicholsonDecember 17, 2024
Bashar al-Assad’s brutal dictatorship has fallen after more than a decade of civil war in Syria, but will the new government be much better for Christians and other minorities?
Joseph S. LaughonDecember 16, 2024
Seven demons may yet plague Syria, replacing the demon of Assad.
Mark TooleyDecember 11, 2024