Spotlight
The Seeds of Rebellion
In Syria’s Latakia province, a stronghold of the former Assad regime, the loss of jobs and opportunities and a feeling of being marginalized by the state are leading Alawites to rebel against the new administration.
Dr. Phil Channels ‘Cops’
Dr. Phil’s recent ride-along with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on a raid serves as an extension of the Trump administration’s messaging about its immigration agenda while taking a form reminiscent of law enforcement reality television shows like “Cops.”
Islamism Is Still Thriving in Idlib
As she prepared to return to Idlib province after several years in exile, the author was hopeful that the Islamist rule over her hometown might have been relaxed — but what she found made her question if she would return again.
Sectarian Violence Simmers in Homs
The Syrian city of Homs is plagued by kidnappings and killings. The victims are largely members of the Alawite minority, and the motives appear to be sectarian. The situation remains volatile, with little transparency from the authorities and ongoing fear among residents.
A Tribal Leader Becomes an Oil Tsar
Amr bin Habresh, leader of the Hadramawt Tribes Alliance, has deployed his armed men to block oil supplies in Yemen's Hadramawt province. His demands include a greater role for the region in national politics and an end to the economic crisis.
A Network of Agents in India Is Driving Job Scams and Illegal Migration
High unemployment in India has left people vulnerable to job scams and illegal migration through a complex system of certified and uncertified agents, subagents and intermediaries, who often overcharge and make false promises about salaries and jobs.
The Resilient Artisans Keeping Aleppo Soap Alive
For centuries, Aleppo soap has been crafted using a unique process. Now, Syrian soap-makers, displaced from their homeland by conflict, face the challenge of preserving their heritage in exile.