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The situation in Syria has been rapidly deteriorating. Last week, the Trump administration ordered US troops to step aside from the border in northern Syria, effectively paving the way for Turkey to launch an offensive against US-backed Kurdish forces who they regard as enemies.

The situation in Syria is rapidly deteriorating. Four things you need to know.

By Nick Paton Walsh, CNN October 14, 2019

Originally Published: 14 OCT 19 12:09 ETUpdated: 14 OCT 19 15:28 ET    (CNN) -- The situation in Syria has been rapidly deteriorating.Last week, the Trump administration ordered US troops to step aside...

May 4th Visitors Center to host global awareness event

Sara Crawford January 30, 2019

The May 4th Visitors Center is hosting an event on issues in the Middle East.The event, “Protests and State Violence in Egypt and Jordan,” will take place in the Reflections Gallery from 10:00 am to...

Gustavo Stille (left), the Alumni Association’s associate director of international alumni relations, takes a tour of the Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi.

Kent State alumni reunite in the Middle East

Krista Renaldo November 28, 2018

Gustavo Stille, Kent State Alumni Association’s associate director of international alumni relations, traveled to the Middle East earlier this month to host reunions and build relationships with international...

Our View: Symbolic acts can have unintended consequences

KS Editors February 11, 2015

This morning, President Barack Obama sent a request for authorization for military force to be used against the Islamic State. The request, an act that is within the powers of the president to use, would...

Journalist deaths

ISIS beheadings spark fear in young journalists

Nathan Havenner September 10, 2014

A global conversation about violence against journalists began when footage of an American journalist’s execution at the hands of the terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria surfaced on Aug....

Hillel hosts Israelfest

Ashlyne Wilson April 27, 2014

If you’ve never been to Israel, don’t worry because Hillel is bringing Israel to you. On Monday from noon to five, Hillel will host the Israelfest in the student green.“We really want to show people...