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Apr- 2016 -28 April
New developments offer hope for Syria diplomacy
The Syrian conflict has not only ruined the country, killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions, but also fueled regional…
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12 April
Are elections possible in Syria?
Let us put aside the political rhetoric on Syria and think objectively about the efficacy and legitimacy of Russia’s insistence…
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Mar- 2016 -11 March
Why a hope in the world since Biblical times is officially over
A “promised land” has been a constant hope in the world since the Lord promised what became Israel to Abraham,…
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Jan- 2016 -25 January
Ending Syria’s Atrocities Is a Prerequisite to Ending Its War
The warring parties in Syria are to resume talks in Geneva on January 25 with the aim of ending a…
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Dec- 2015 -6 December
Don’t Respond to Refugees with Fear and Bigotry
Gerry Simpson Senior Researcher and Advocate, Refugee ProgramGerrySimpsonHRW On November 21, after some United States governors announced that they didn’t…
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6 December
The Fear-mongers’ Bad Advice
The horrendous Paris attacks have provided certain European and U.S. politicians with an irresistible opportunity to attempt to close the door on…
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Nov- 2015 -1 November
Syrian migrants face Kafkaesque nightmare in search for safety
The Aksaray neighborhood of Istanbul is a veritable smugglers’ den, where you can watch asylum seekers and migrants huddling and…
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Oct- 2015 -11 October
Confronting Russia now is too late, too difficult
Recent American press reports are full of opinions stating that the current American administration’s way of dealing with the Syrian…
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Sep- 2015 -1 September
The awakening and comeback of the Arab Spring
The Iraqi people restored the image of the Arab Spring after it faded beneath the rubble and victims of Syrian…
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Aug- 2015 -23 August
To solve Europe’s migrant crisis, give them a place of their own
The European Union has suffered three systemic shocks in the past five years. The most existential of these is the…
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