Obama’s Syrian Conundrum
The United States struggle to come up with a way to hurt Assad.
Bashar al-Assad
Intervention in Syria Unlikely
Unless the suppression of protests in Syria escalates, the West would be ill advised to mount another intervention.
Why Concessions Hasten a Regime’s Demise
Bashir Assad promises reforms but like Mubarak before him, he may only embolden his opponents.
What Will Happen in Syria?
The regime’s concessions have not managed to quell the unrest.
The Temptation of Another Intervention
Even if the suppression of protests in Syria is ruthless, America cannot afford to turn it into another Libya.
Is Syria Immune from the Arab Unrest?
While peoples across the Middle East are rising up against their authoritarian governments, Syrians seem the odd man out.
Syria Won’t Turn Easily
The United States are unlikely to persuade Syria to become more collaborative.