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

Turkey Launches Enormous Airstrike Campaign Against North and East Syria
The Turkish military launched a major air assault on North and East Syria on the night of November 19, 2022, going into the morning of the 20th. The scale of the attack was unprecedented since the Turkish invasion of the region in October 2019, when the Turkish military occupied the
President Erdogan Threatens Renewed Ground Operation Following Dozens of Turkish Airstrikes
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on November 21 that Turkey’s most recent operation against North and East Syria is not limited to its activities in the air. This statement comes as Turkey has been threatening a renewed ground offensive in North and East Syria against the Autonomous Administration since
Columbia University’s Program on Peacebuilding and Human Rights Hosts Discussion with SDF General Commander
SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi was hosted by Columbia University’s Director David Phillips in an informative discussion held on the “Security Situation in North and East Syria.” The recent Turkish escalation and airstrike campaign, along with the status of the anti-ISIS campaign, and relations with the US were at the forefront
Hospital in Kobani Utterly Destroyed in Latest Round of Turkish Air Raids
Dozens of Turkish airstrikes struck North and East Syria on the evening of November 19 and into the morning of November 20 2022. Kobani, the city that became famous for its status as a symbol of resistance to ISIS, was targeted several times, leading to the city’s primary COVID-19 treatment