Category Archives: Middle East

The Syrian Refugee Crisis and the Problem of Categories

Posted on 08/17/2016 by Janice Jayes

The Syrian refugee crisis is ultimately a problem about categories, not numbers. Yes, the numbers are overwhelming. But, unfortunately, after years of tragic stories about the 11 million displaced by the Syrian war, international sympathy is waning even as the … Continue reading →

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The Syrian Stage: The Globalization of the Syrian War

Posted on 07/13/2016 by Janice Jayes

Just as the Arab Spring showcased the political possibilities of new forms of communication—empowering political dissenters by allowing them to rapidly share developments and warnings with each other and the world, and breaking the dominance the state had enjoyed over … Continue reading →

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