Kim Bode
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New York, NY, United States
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Expert Views: How Seven Years of War in Syria Changed Modern Conflict
As the war in Syria marked its seventh anniversary this month, Syria Deeply’s expert community weighed in on what the conflict can teach us about 21st-century wars. → Read More
Deeply Talks: Syria Outlook 2018
In the first Deeply Talks of 2018, Syria Deeply talks with Faysal Itani of the Atlantic Council about the state of diplomatic negotiations, Syria’s economy and the escalation of violence across the country. → Read More
Deeply Talks: Syria’s Border with Jordan
As Syrian and Jordanian officials ponder reopening the Nassib border crossing, Syria Deeply talks with Sam Heller of the Century Foundation about the sticking points and possible negotiations. → Read More
Expert Views: Is Jordan Headed Toward Detente With Damascus?
Syria Deeply’s expert community weighs in on a possible rapprochement between Amman and Damascus and the drive in some quarters for improved relations between the two states. → Read More
Seven Experts to Watch on De-Escalation Zones in Syria
As part of our ‘Experts to Watch’ series, we highlight seven experts monitoring the proposals for safe zones in Syria and the foreign powers pushing for their creation. → Read More
Deeply Talks: The Battle Against ISIS in Deir Ezzor
As pro-government fighters inch closer to ISIS’ last Syrian stronghold, Deir Ezzor, Syria Deeply talks with Hassan Hassan of the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy about the main stakeholders involved and the battle’s potential impact on Syria's balance of power. → Read More
Expert Views: Does a ‘Unified Syria’ Contradict De-Escalation Zones?
Syria Deeply’s expert community weighed in on Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s recent remarks about working with Russia to create a “unified Syria,” and whether or not this contradicts Moscow’s de-escalation zone proposal. → Read More
Syrian Businesses Around World Aim to get ‘Syrians to Help Syrians’
The chairman of the newly established Syrian International Business Association, Samer Chamsi-Pasha, says the Syrian diaspora needs to mobilize to help countries hosting Syrian refugees. → Read More
Former U.S. Ambassador Seeks New Avenues for War Crimes Justice
The former head of the U.S. Office of Global Criminal Justice, Stephen Rapp, spoke with Syria Deeply about improving the possibility of holding Syrian war criminals accountable. → Read More
Leveraging U.S. College Scholarships for Syrian Students
The Syrian Youth Empowerment initiative guides high-school students in Syria through the U.S. college application process. Its cofounder George Batah explains the importance of Syrians winning scholarships to study in the U.S. → Read More
A Teenage Syrian Refugee on a Mission to Educate Her Generation
Nineteen-year-old refugee education campaigner Muzoon Almellehan has become the youngest-ever UNICEF goodwill ambassador. We talked with her about how she became an activist, fighting misconceptions about refugees and her hopes for the future of Syria. → Read More
A Teenage Syrian Refugee on a Mission to Educate Her Generation
Nineteen-year-old refugee education campaigner Muzoon Almellehan has become the youngest-ever UNICEF goodwill ambassador. We talked with her about how she became an activist, fighting misconceptions about refugees and her hopes for the future of Syria. → Read More
Collecting Evidence of War Crimes in Syria
Law professor David Crane, who has a record of taking on the prosecution of war criminals, is keeping a detailed record of the events in Syria for future prosecution. His Syrian Accountability Project’s latest report takes a close look at Aleppo. → Read More
Women Must Be Empowered to Rebuild Syria: U.N. Advisor
The Syrian Women’s Advisory Board wants equal involvement of women and men as part of a peaceful transition for Syria. Board member Sawsan Zakzak made the case to negotiating parties at the latest round of Geneva talks and discussed its importance with News Deeply. → Read More
Expert View: The YPG, PKK and Turkey’s Options in Syria
Turkey opposed the U.S. decision to arm Syrian Kurds fighting ISIS due to the groups' alleged ties to the Turkish-Kurdish PKK. But the relationships between these factions and foreign powers are much more complex than they seem, experts say. → Read More
Expert View: U.S. Decision to Arm Syrian Kurds Will Boost Fight Against ISIS
Experts say the U.S. decision to arm Kurdish forces in Syria will strengthen U.S.-backed forces fighting ISIS and result in possible tacit agreements between the U.S. and unlikely partners. → Read More
Syrian Hospitals Attacked More Than Any Others, Researchers Find
Attacks on Syrian healthcare facilities and medical workers have taken a “catastrophic toll on the health and well-being of the Syrian population,” according to researchers who compared attacks on healthcare facilities in 23 countries in conflict in 2016. → Read More
Expert View: What’s at Stake in Future Negotiations Between U.S. and Russia
As the U.S. and Russia reopen discussions about Syria, Syria Deeply spoke with Russia policy experts about Moscow’s primary objective and what it would take for the Kremlin to drop Assad. → Read More
Expert View: The Crucial Developments Overshadowed by Recent Headlines
Experts in Syria Deeply’s community comment on the important developments taking shape in Syria while the world has been focused on the U.S. strike and the chemical attack. → Read More
What the New U.S. ‘Red Line’ May Mean for the War in Syria
The White House has drawn another “red line” in Syria, saying regime barrel bombs carrying industrial chemicals such as chlorine may prompt a U.S. response. Syria Deeply spoke to Andrew Tabler of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy about the new U.S. position. → Read More