In the wake of President Bashar al-Assad’s ousting, Syria finds itself gripped by a horrific surge of violence. Coastal communities have transformed into scenes of terror as authorities, allied with the government, stand accused of ruthlessly massacring hundreds of civilians, primarily from minority faiths.

This climate of violence is exacerbated by the rampant spread of disinformation throughout Syria’s digital realm. As part of a broader information warfare, this misinformation is pouring fuel on sectarian fears and aggravating divisions in a nation scarred by years of civil strife under oppressive rule.

Key Contributors:

Zaina Erhaim – Journalist
Ahmad Primo – Founder, Verify Syria
Ola Suliman – Campaigns lead, The Syria Campaign
Rim Turkmani – Syria research programme director, LSE

Under Our Scrutiny:

The Trump administration is launching an aggressive campaign against pro-Palestine activism on university grounds. Meenakshi Ravi showcases the case of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia graduate facing deportation despite his theoretical status as a permanent U.S. resident.

ICE’s Media Strategy: Immigration Raids as Spectacle

In America under Trump, the enforcement of immigration isn’t merely about policy—it’s a grand display. With ICE operations now often expertly choreographed for media exposure, and press given a ringside seat to witness the suspenseful apprehensions, is this a genuine exercise of law enforcement or a scripted TV drama?

The Listening Post‘s Tariq Nafi examines the media’s significant influence on the immigration discourse.

Participants Featured:
Patrick Bet-David – PBD podcast Host
Michelle Garcia – Journalist and Author
Abraham Paulos – Deputy Director, Black Alliance for Just Immigration