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New Reports Detail Assad's Brutal Tactics in Syria
The dramatic rise of ISIS has shifted attention away from the conflict in Syria, but a new report provides a bitter reminder that attacks by the Syrian government on its own citizens are continuing unabated.
February 27, 2015
The U.S. Fight Against Al Qaeda in Yemen Just Got Harder
FRONTLINE asked four experts to weigh in on how Yemen's political crisis is affecting the U.S. counterterrorism campaign there.
January 28, 2015
Putin: Russia, the "Bear," Will Survive Economic Pain
In his annual address to the media, Vladimir Putin discussed economic headwinds, tensions with the West and why Russia is treated like a beleaguered "bear."
December 18, 2014
Putin Remains Defiant As Russian Economy Wavers
Observers were looking for any softening in Putin's stance since low oil prices and sanctions began taking a toll on the Russian economy, but the strident tone of his state-of-the-nation address suggests he may be preparing to double down on his policies.
December 4, 2014
Could Night Raids Return to Afghanistan?
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s administration plans to lift a ban on the controversial raids targeting Taliban fighters, according to a new report.
November 24, 2014
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Firestone and the Warlord
What are the costs of doing business in a war zone? FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate the relationship between Firestone and the infamous Liberian warlord Charles Taylor.
November 18, 2014
After Separatist Elections, What's Next for Eastern Ukraine?
The breakaway eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk held elections this week. What comes next for the separatist regions?
November 3, 2014
What Happens When Arming the Rebels Goes Wrong?
Despite growing calls for deeper U.S. involvement in the arming and training of Syrian rebel forces fighting ISIS, an internal CIA analysis suggests such efforts do not always go as advertised.
October 30, 2014
Pro-Western Parties Win Big in Ukraine Elections
But the separatist-controlled eastern regions of the country did not participate.
October 28, 2014
Congress Votes to Arm Syrian Rebels Against ISIS
But this isn't the first time: Earlier this year, FRONTLINE went inside with a Syrian rebel group who said they were already receiving secret training from the U.S.
September 18, 2014
From Kalashnikovs to Surface-to-Air Missiles in Eastern Ukraine
When FRONTLINE producer James Jones first met separatists in Eastern Ukraine they were armed with rusty Kalishnikovs. Now they're suspected of bringing down a plane.
July 18, 2014
New UN Resolution to Expand Humanitarian Aid in Syria
The move allows the UN to send aid to rebel-held areas without the Syrian government's consent. But how many will it help?
July 14, 2014