Syria


Trump Administration Offers Dueling Syrian Policies

On Sunday, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley offered dueling takes on the Administration’s Syrian policy. Tillerson, speaking on ABC’s This Week, said that the Administration does not support regime change in the country. However, Haley, speaking on CNN’s State of the Union, said that […]


Turkey Shoots Down Russian Airplane; Other Factors at Play?

Turkey shot down a Russian military aircraft after the plane, according to Turkey, ignored ten warnings from the country. The two pilots ejected from the plane. Russia’s state-run news agency, RIA Novosti, reported that the one pilot was killed mid-air by ground fire while the second pilot’s condition has not […]


Roanoke Mayor Cites Japanese Internment in Refugee Decision

In the aftermath of the Paris terror attacks, governors across the country have announced their opposition to refugees coming to their states. As a result, some mayors have announced their support for the refugees. However, the mayor of Roanoke, Virginia, announced his opposition to the refugees and cited the Japanese […]