Rojava
Syria: The fall of the regime, the future of the country and Turkey’s war on the Kurds
Dave Holmes — The extremely rapid and unexpected fall of Syria’s Assad dictatorship is a political earthquake in the Middle East.
Christopher Wimmer — Assad is gone, but the war in northern Syria rages on.
Salih Muslim reflects on Kurdish autonomy, Turkey’s role in Syria, and Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham’s transitional government as pivotal elements shaping the country’s future and prospects for peace.
Fréderike Geerdink looks at how the Syrian Democratic Forces might navigate the situation after Assad. Plus statements from Syrian Democratic Council, Democratic Union Party, Kurdish National Congress and Kurdistan Democratic Communities Union.
As Syria’s map takes on new colours, Sarah Glynn looks at an extraordinary week of events and at the aims of the different actors, especially focussing on the evolution and nature of Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham.
Paul Iddon writes that with thousands having fled the rebel offensive in Aleppo, Syrian Kurds fear for their future. Plus statements from the Syrian Democratic Forces, Syrian Democratic Council, Women’s Protection Units, Kurdistan Democratic Communities Union and Kurdistan National Congress.
Gilbert Achcar writes that after having remained relatively static for a few years, Syria has turned anew into a theatre of war. But while the future is murky at best, Leila al-Shami says Syrians can hope again.
Kevin B. Anderson discusses Marx and Lenin’s writings on imperialism, why the world is becoming more bipolar and the need for consistent anti-imperialism.
On the eve of the elections, South Africans deserve better — and it exists
Shawn Hattingh — The people of South Africa deserve better and, in some places in the world, we can see glimpses of a better system being built by people themselves, without handing power to politicians.
Women’s Protection Units (YPJ): On societal transformation and revolutionary progress
Berivan Amuda — What sets the Rojava Revolution apart is that it has truly been based on a struggle centering women’s liberation and society’s change towards an ethical and political society.
The revolution against the odds: An interview on Rojava with Anya Rebrii and Liza Shishko
Anna Rebrii & Liza Shishko discuss their experience living in the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria.
Social contract of the Democratic Autonomous Administration of the North and East Syria Region
The text of this Social Contract of the Democratic Autonomous Administration of the North and East Syria Region was ratified on December 12, 2023.