Matthew Scott Whitley

COVID and the Solidarity Ethos in North and East Syria

North and East Syria provides an example of the solidarity ethos, seeking to cooperate both within and across its borders.Continue Reading

Against the Odds, a Stable Economy in Syria

By: Matthew Scott Whitley

The seeds are planted for a pluralistic, feminist, and democratic economy — and also a democratic society.Continue Reading

Continued Turkish-backed Attacks On Tishreen Dam Put Security of the Northeast at Risk
Despite an existing ceasefire, intense fighting has continued between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) groups, with Turkish airstrikes providing support to the SNA. Fighting has remained concentrated near the Euphrates, in the region separating Manbij and Kobani, especially around the Tishreen Dam. The Dam
As Change Sweeps Syria, the Future of ISIS Fighters and Their Families Remains Uncertain
In the permanently altered political situation in Syria following the collapse of the Assad regime, the status of ten thousand ISIS fighters, including two thousand foreigners, as well as tens of thousands of women and children related to them, remains unclear. The SDF and Internal Security Forces of the Autonomous
Turkish Airstrikes Kill 12 in Shaddadi Desert
Yesterday, Turkish fighter jets and drones conducted a series of airstrikes against several targets near Shaddadi, south of Hasakah in North-East Syria. An SDF military position, housing for civilian workers, and a civilian vehicle transporting local shepherds were all hit. In total, 16 airstrikes targeted the region, killing four SDF members, six
Co-Chair Elham Ahmad Condemns ISIS-Inspired Terrorist Attack in New Orleans
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the people and government of the United States and wish the injured a swift recovery,” said Ahmad. “It is now imperative to strengthen this partnership and expand it into political economic dimensions to address and eliminate all sources of terrorism.”