The failed governance that plagued Syria is not unique. It is a power model that has devastated the whole region.

The failed governance that plagued Syria is not unique. It is a power model that has devastated the whole region.
The Syrian army disintegrated in the face of the opposition offensive because of low morale and years of mismanagement.
Investing in solar electricity and agriculture can help the country diversify its economy and uplift its rural areas.
Authoritarianism is still very much in vogue, in Washington and Seoul alike.
In memory of Mahmoud Almadhoun, the beloved Gaza Soup Kitchen chef killed in a Israeli drone attack on November 30.
The brouhaha over President Biden’s predictable volte-face to pardon his wayward son is missing an obvious point.
The opposition taking control of Aleppo may give it enough leverage to jumpstart peace negotiations.
Progressive forces will need a bold new vision if they are to stand a chance in future elections.
‘The situation’ in the home city of one of Mexico’s most notorious cartels is explosive and likely to get much worse.
Arab Americans no longer ‘accept crumbs’, they want their ‘share of the pie’ in US politics.
The ICC’s arrest warrants for Gaza do not demonstrate its ‘bias’; rather, they redeem its legitimacy.
It is time the world starts using the correct terminology for Israel’s actions in Gaza: genocide.
Climate-stricken regions are sinking into debt. We can stop that by financing the loss and damage fund through levies.
The US president-elect has threatened tariffs and his Canadian followers are having trouble digesting that.