Carl Drott

All work from Carl Drott

filters
7 Results
commentary
The Syrian Experiment with โ€œApoismโ€

The provisional governance structures that have emerged in the Syrian Kurdish-majority areas captured by the PYD have become more formalized, and much of the policies are inspired by the writings of Abdullah ร–calan.

  • Carl Drott
ยท May 20, 2014
commentary
Arab Tribes Split Between Kurds And Jihadists

As the armed conflict between jihadists groups and the Syrian Kurdish militia moves into Arab-majority territories, both sides have increasingly relied on support from local Arab tribes to tip the balance.

  • Carl Drott
ยท May 15, 2014
commentary
Syrian Kurdish Areas Under the Rule of Law?

While the establishment of people's courts and peace councils in the Kurdish region of Syria are positive, the boundaries between party, civil society, and state structures have becomed blurred and could be problematic.

  • Carl Drott
ยท May 7, 2014
commentary
Syriac-Kurdish Cooperation in Northeast Syria

The Syriac Christian militia and its Kurdish PYD allies have deepen and restructure their control over the area.

  • Carl Drott
ยท March 7, 2014
commentary