Middle East

‘We will fight with all our strength’: As Islamists oust Assad, women’s struggle persists in Syria
Ronahi Hassan — Women in North and East Syria are continuing to fighting for their revolutionary social model, as a hope for Syria, the Middle East, and the world.

Joseph Daher: Connecting democratic and socio-economic issues in Syria to serve the 99%
Joseph Daher — The ability to improve socio-economic conditions is crucial to widen participation of the Syrian people in the struggles for democratic rights in the country. But the interim government is working in continuity with the previous regime.

The emerging sub-imperial role of the United Arab Emirates in Africa
Husam Mahjoub — Understanding the UAE’s role in reshaping regional geopolitics is critical to challenge imperialist power structures effectively.

Geopolitics of genocide: An interview with Rafeef Ziadah
Rafeef Ziadah — The genocide in Gaza lays bare the harsh realities of modern geopolitics, highlighting the mechanisms of power in a world shaped by imperial ambitions and the strategic exploitation of resources.

Yemen’s Ansar Allah: On the Houthi movement’s roots, governance and resistance
Helen Lackner — Until it fired missiles and drones against Israel in October 2023, the Yemeni Houthi movement, officially known as Ansar Allah, remained largely unknown in the Global North.

The revolution in North and East Syria after the fall of Assad
Chris Slee looks at the history and prospects for the revolution in north and east Syria, also known as the Rojava revolution.

‘Kurdistan is where the fate of the Middle East will be determined’: An interview with Cemil Bayik
Cemil Bayik discusses the current process regarding the solution of the Kurdish question and its connection to the ‘Third World War’ raging in the Middle East region.

Syria’s ‘delayed revolution’: An interview with Asef Bayat
Asef Bayat — The recent developments in Syria represent a new form of political change, the characteristics of which we will better understand in the future. But there is no doubt that these events are part of the Arab Spring.

Two myths about the Gaza ceasefire
Gilbert Achcar — There are two conspicuous myths about the Gaza ceasefire.

The Turkish Syria vs the new Syria
Tariq Hemo — Turkey is seeking to assert its influence in Syria while sidelining other powers and ignoring the people’s aspirations for a more inclusive and democratic state.