Tag: assad

Chemical Confusion: From Salisbury to Syria

Accusations about the misuse of chemical weapons are increasingly defining British politics. But the inability to clarify responsibility can lead to conspiracy and propaganda, argue Ben Tippet and Jack Browne.
With UK Business Elites Profiting From War, It’s No Wonder the Syrian Conflict Continues
From money laundering to arms sales, UK banks and companies play an active role in promoting violence around the world. Conflicts such as the war in Syria won't end as long as they benefit elites, argues Grace Blakeley.
Airstrikes on Syria Show the Hypocrisy at the Heart of Britain’s Foreign Policy
Theresa May can’t claim that striking weapons facilities in Syria is tantamount to humanitarian intervention while cosying up to some of the world’s most oppressive autocracies, argues Aaron Bastani.
#AleppoIsBurning and the World is Complicit
In the last ten days, over 250 civilians have been killed in Aleppo. As opposition forces struggle to keep basic services running, Russian bombs and regime artillery rounds threaten to put Syria's largest city under siege.