UN Report Cites Turkish Human Rights Abuses in North and East Syria
2020-10-06
The Commission specifically lists crimes committed by the SNA in the Afrin region and Ras Al-Ain, which are under occupation by the Turkish state.
US State Department and the Impacts of the Caesar Act
2020-07-01
US State Department officials went on a campaign over the past two weeks in order to influence public opinion on the Caesar Act.
SDF Campaign Against ISIS Remains Strong
2020-06-12
“The SDF are a first-class counterterrorism force,” said Ambassador James Jeffrey, US Department of State.
Washington Kurdish Institute Hosts Panel on Turkish Occupation
2020-06-12
“We must all together find solutions. We are ready to find solutions for all people, and stop this bloodshed.”
Four Million People in North and East Syria Face Deadly Coronavirus
2020-04-15
There is little doubt that COVID-19 is spreading undetected.
Policy Snapshot: Idlib, Jeffrey, Congress
2020-03-10
US Congress wants to do something for North and East Syria — if Mitch McConnell will allow it.
Policy Snapshot: US Presidential Election Primer
2020-02-24
By popular request, a primer for beginners, to help you understand the election.
Policy Snapshot: “We Stand With Him”
2020-02-10
Ambassador Jeffrey’s recent remarks on US-Syria policy and bills in US Congress.
Policy Snapshot: Relevant Bills
2020-01-25
A guide to bills in US Congress that are relevant to North and East Syria
Policy Snapshot
2019-08-02
A “robust discussion” and “open dispute” occurred between Trump and Senator James Risch following Turkey’s S-400 purchase.