The story of Kurdish Christians and all other religious minorities in the Middle East is one of great suffering, but it is also a story of survival and great resilience. Fortunately, there is time to save northeast Syria as a refuge for these communities, but only if the international community offers immediate support.
Nadine Maenza & David AltonOctober 12, 2020
Given the alarming trends in the Middle East, America should fashion agile media platforms that influence audiences in the region and—even more importantly—say something compelling.
Alberto M. FernandezFebruary 27, 2020
It is interesting to reflect when a topic bursts into public view and comes to dominate public discussion: Why nationalism now?
William GalstonJanuary 16, 2020
As we continue to sift through the shrapnel of President Donald Trump’s decision to pull US troops out of Syria and green-light Turkey’s long-planned operations against Syria’s Kurds and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Syria, we need to keep in mind that what transpired in October represents only the short-term consequences.
Alan DowdNovember 6, 2019
The best response to President Erdogan’s aggression in Syria is to recognize Turkey’s century-old genocide of Christians and help the…
Robert NicholsonOctober 21, 2019
In the fallout of President Trump decision to essentially abandon our Kurdish allies in Syria, one seemingly unlikely country offered…
Kassy DillonOctober 18, 2019
For Westerners, the Assyrians’ passion can seem abrasive. But understanding what drives Assyrian activists helps explain northern Iraq’s politics.
Peter BurnsOctober 14, 2019
Should Christians promote nation-states in all places at all times? No.
Mark MeltonJanuary 23, 2019
Despite tensions between Ankara and Washington, saving Turkey as an ally is worth it.
Joshua W. WalkerJune 19, 2018