Aleppo Clashes Expose the Failure of Syrian Government and Kurdish Forces to Protect Civilians

In the heart of Syria's embattled city of Aleppo, a grim chapter is unfolding that underscores both the fragility of regional stability and the unintended consequences that ripple as far as America's southern border. On Wednesday, escalating violence between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters forced tens of thousands to flee their homes, driven from the predominantly Kurdish neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud and Achrafieh under military orders. Why Are Civilians Paying the Price for Failed Governance? The Syrian military declared these neighborhoods “closed military areas,” demanding evacuation under threat—a stark reminder that war zones often become cages where innocent families...