Bio
Will Christou
Will Christou studied Arabic and International Studies at the University of Florida. He has interned and worked for a variety of publications and think-tanks and joined Syria Direct in 2019. He has studied and worked in Jordan since 2017.
Latest Articles
Cross-border aid center stage at Brussels IV Conference on Syria
Extension of the cross-border aid resolution 2504 was center stage in the Fourth Brussels Conference on Syria.
No more swimming in Latakia; Syrians are strangers in their own country
On a summer day, Ahmad tries to go for a swim in Latakia, but finds his path blocked by Russian soldiers.
Infighting between extremist opposition groups reveals tension with HTS rule in Idlib
Fighting between newly-formed “Be Steadfast” and HTS reveal greater tensions about the latter’s rule in Idlib.
Rifaat al-Assad: From the Butcher of Hama to aspiring opposition leader
The younger brother of Hafez al-Assad has been sentenced to four years in prison on the charges of embezzling $300 million from Syrian state funds.
Will the Caesar Act bolster Damascus’ popular support?
Damascus has exploited the Caesar Act and accompanying sanctions to offset blame for its economic shortcomings.
Russia carries out airstrikes in Idlib as Turkey advances in Libya
Is Russia’s escalation in Idlib related to Turkish gains in Libya?
Syrian pound plummets to new low as policies fail to stop freefall
Why have Damascus’s policies failed to stop the Syrian pound’s tailspin?
Damascus struggles to secure wheat supply amidst coronavirus crisis
Two weeks into Syria’s wheat harvest and amidst an economic crisis spiraling out of control, Damascus is scrambling to secure its supply of the essential grain.
How does Israel keep getting past Syria’s air defenses?
Do Israel’s successful strikes in Syria reflect faulty Russian air defense equipment or the Syrian military’s lack of expertise?
Overcrowded prisons and camps in northeast Syria raise fears of COVID-19 outbreak
Poor living conditions and overcrowding raise concerns over a COVID-19 outbreak in northeast Syria.