As the Syria conflict persists alongside the incipient defeat of the Islamic State terror group, the United States retains de facto control over almost a third of Syrian territory. Four other major outside actors have their own conflicting interests in the country as well, which begs the questions: How will the United States navigate this […]
The rise, fall, and triumph of South Asian insurgencies: Part II – Sri Lanka
South Asia has been marred by constant intrastate conflict. Over the past few decades, sustained insurgency movements have proven detrimental to the health of the region and its people. This is the second article in series on the rise, fall, and triumph of South Asian insurgencies in three states in the region: Nepal, Sri Lanka, and […]