A writer recalls reporting near the Syrian war border

Summary

In an essay, a writer recalls the last Turkish town on the road to Aleppo, where jihadis and spies mixed with reporters trying to prove themselves.

Timeline

1. The New Yorker

   12 Oct 2026, 10:00 UTCSource ↗

   The New Yorker publishes an essay recalling a Turkish town on the road to Aleppo where jihadis and spies mingled with reporters seeking to prove themselves.