Alissa J. Rubin

Baghdad

Senior Middle East Correspondent at The New York Times

New York Times Senior International Correspondent, formerly Bureau Chief in Baghdad, Paris and Kabul. Retweets do not represent my opinion.

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Articles

A Climate Warning From the Fertile Crescent

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Sabrina Tavernise |Alissa J. Rubin |Rachelle Bonja |Clare Toeniskoetter |Liz O. Baylen |Paige Cowett | +5 more

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Kurdish Distrust of Syria's New Government Runs Deep

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Alissa J. Rubin |Daniel Berehulak

The Kurdish-led force that runs northeast Syria has agreed to integrate into a new national army, but some of its supporters remain wary. Mourners grieving a family of farm laborers who were killed in what was believed to be a Turkish strike on their home in Kobani, Syria. The Kurdish-led force that runs northeast Syria has agreed to integrate into a new national army, but some of its supporters remain wary.
Sandstorm Turns Iraq's Skies Orange and Sends Thousands to Hospitals

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Alissa J. Rubin |Falih Hassan

Climate experts say such storms are becoming more frequent and severe in the country. This was its worst of the year so far. A severe sandstorm swept central and southern Iraq, reducing visibility, halting flights and causing respiratory problems for thousands, according to officials. Experts say such storms are worsening as drought and desertification increase, driven by climate change. Credit Credit...
Islamic State regains strength in Syria

2 months ago | bostonglobe.com | Alissa J. Rubin |Eric Schmitt

HASAKA, Syria — The Islamic State group has shown renewed vigor in Syria, attracting fighters and increasing attacks, according to the United Nations and US officials, adding to the volatility of a country still reeling since the fall of former president Bashar Assad.
Islamic State Regains Strength in Syria

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Alissa J. Rubin |Eric Schmitt

The U.S. has sent more forces to Syria, tamping down on the immediate threat, but experts warn that the extremist group could break thousands of hardened fighters out of prison. Men accused of being Islamic State fighters last month in a cell Al-Sina Prison, run by the Syrian Democratic Forces, in Hasaka, Syria. Credit...
Senior Islamic State Leader Killed in Joint Iraqi-U.S. Operation, Iraq Says

Mar 14, 2025 | nytimes.com | Alissa J. Rubin

An airstrike killed a senior Islamic State leader believed to be the head of the group in Iraq and Syria on Friday, in a joint Iraqi and U.S. operation using intelligence from both countries, Iraq's rime minister said. A senior U.S. military official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss operational matters, confirmed the strike and said that special operations forces from both countries were in Anbar Province, in Iraq, gathering material from the strike site.
While Calm Reigns in Damascus, Battles in Syria’s Northeast Rage On

Mar 5, 2025 | businessandamerica.com | Alissa J. Rubin

In the Syrian capital, Damascus, the country’s new leader has hosted a national unity conference and welcomed foreign dignitaries as crowds gather at cafes, speaking out freely for the first time in decades. But 400 miles away in northeastern Syria, a region beyond the control of the Damascus government, battles that have been going on for years are still raging. Drones buzz overhead day and night while airstrikes and artillery fire have forced thousands to flee their homes.
In Trump’s cross hairs over taking Palestinians, Egypt and Jordan try diversion

Feb 13, 2025 | sanjuandailystar.com | Vivian Yee |Alissa J. Rubin

By Vivian Yee and Alissa J. RubinFinding themselves in the fickle cross hairs of President Donald Trump, Jordan and Egypt are moving with speed — and uncertain prospects of success — to dissuade, distract and divert him from forcing them to take in Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.
In Trump's Cross Hairs Over Taking Gazans, Egypt and Jordan Try Diversion

Feb 12, 2025 | nytimes.com | Vivian Yee |Alissa J. Rubin

Finding themselves in the fickle cross hairs of President Trump, Jordan and Egypt are moving with speed - and uncertain prospects of success - to dissuade, distract and divert him from forcing them to take in Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.
How the Islamic State Radicalizes People Today

Jan 4, 2025 | nytimes.com | Alissa J. Rubin

"The Al Naba newsletter comes out like clockwork every Thursday, which is one of the more impressive things that the group is able to do," said Cole Bunzel, a scholar of militant Islam in the Middle East at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. "They have an editorial; they cover the different provinces, as they're called; they cover attacks from that week. They tally up the number of attacks and casualties that they claim.