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Syria
A Reactionary World Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis
The refugee crisis did not start in Greece or at the borders of Hungary, but right across the Syrian border, in Turkey.
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Miles to Go Before They Rest: Voices From the Croatia-Serbia Border Crossing
A constant amongst all refugees is the sense of dislocation and often vulnerability.
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Fifty-Five House Democrats Tell Obama: Talk to Russia and Iran About Syria
House Democrats are urging President Obama to engage in international talks to try to end the Syrian civil war.
Rashid Khalidi: The Beginning of the Syria Mess Was the 2003 US Invasion of Iraq
Russia has launched airstrikes in Syria for a second day.
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Russian Lawmakers Approve Troops for Syria, Launch Airstrikes Against IS Positions
Russia's defense ministry says its jets are carrying out airstrikes on Syria against positionsn believed to belong to the Islamic State.
The Refugee Crisis Is Rooted in the West’s Policies
Western nations have sought to absolve themselves of the refugee crisis. But the problem is primarily their fault.
Obama and Putin Spar at UN: Will Regime Change in Syria Further Destabilize War-Torn Nation?
The US ignored a Russian offer in 2012 to have Assad step aside at some point after peace talks had started between the regime and the opposition.
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“Refugee” or “Migrant” – Which Is Right?
Yes, there is a difference, and it does matter.
Fencing Off the East: How the Refugee Crisis Is Dividing the European Union
Two very different responses to the crisis are emerging on each side of Europe.
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