Rojava
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.
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.
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.