Rojava/NES: An Experiment in Middle Eastern Democracy

Crowds inside NES territory. (STR/AFP/Getty Images) The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (NES) was born out of the conflagration that has come to be known as the Syrian Civil War. It would take a decently sized book to detail every phase of this 8 yearlong conflict, but the residents of the area commonly …

Welcome to The Primer

As you likely already know, the world can be a frightening place. The endless stream of information and frenzied reaction that fills our news and social media feeds can give any reader a headache. This barrage also has the effect of burying some sources that may offer relevant perspectives. The will of ruling classes and …