Life for Armenia’s Syrian refugees part of large humanitarian crisis spreading from the civil war
Syria articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Syria. Syria is not a functioning democracy. The Syrian civil war is devastating the country and leading to widespread displacement and regional instability. Also check out our section on World Democracy and our articles on the Arab Spring and the Middle East.
PHOTOS: Rally at the White House to Stop Endless Wars
It was the 12th anniversary of Shock & Awe, the U. S. attack on Iraq on Saturday the 21st of March but, it’s been 24 years since the U.S. has been dropping bombs on the country of Iraq
Arab Spring Year Four: Nation by Nation Analysis
Violence, religious extremism and struggling peaceful democracy movements in Arab Spring Year Four
Reflecting on a Sombre Arab Spring Fourth Anniversary
Arab Spring fourth anniversary remembrance marked by scars of political violence and dictatorship
Iraq Lessons Lead to Delaying US Afghan Withdrawal
U.S Defense Secretary Ash Carter hinted at during a recent visit to Kabul on Saturday that the United States is open to changing its official plan of withdrawal from Afghanistan scheduled to be completed by the end of 2016
Amazing Rise of Kurdish Women’s Political Power
Total war driving Kurdish women’s political power rise similar to effect of world wars in Europe
Syria War Money Politics Favor Defense Industry
In US push to military action, Iraq and Syria War money politics benefit defense contractors
Syria War Journalists Dodge Dangers for Access to Conflict
Few professions risk violence and even torture as do modern Syria War journalists inside active conflict zones
Iraqi Kurds See Independence Vote as Months Away
Leadership of Iraqi Kurds see independence as increasingly likely as central government weakens
Turkey Bans YouTube as War Drums Beat Over Syria
Extremely risky political situation with Syria conflict flaring as Turkey bans YouTube