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Alleged Chemical Weapons Use in Syria Crosses “Red Line”

Syria’s government and rebels accuse each other of deploying a chemical weapons agent.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 19, 2013November 20, 2021

Britain to Send Armored Vehicles to Syria’s Rebels

The United Kingdom will deliver “technical assistance” to opposition forces in Syria.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 7, 2013October 29, 2021

Iranian Foreign Minister Signals Support for Assad

The regime in Tehran stands by their man, Syria’s president Bashar al-Assad.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisMarch 5, 2013July 2, 2020

Iraq’s Maliki Warns Assad’s Fall Could Destabilize Region

Regime change in Syria could threaten the Iraqi leader’s own political survival.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 28, 2013November 19, 2021

As Civil War Drags On, Syrians Less Likely to Talk

Neither side in Syria’s civil war is interested in sitting down for peace talks.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisFebruary 24, 2013July 2, 2020

European Foreign Ministers Reject Arming Syrian Rebels

The European Union maintains its embargo on Syria, preventing weapons support.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 18, 2013November 24, 2021

Syria Arming Civilians Sympathetic to Regime

With Iran’s help, Syria’s Assad regime is building up a loyalist citizen militia.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisJanuary 31, 2013July 2, 2020

Syria Says Israel Attacked Damascus “Research Site”

The airstrike’s target may actually have been a convoy carrying missiles.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 30, 2013October 30, 2021

Syria’s Assad Soldiers On, Blames Foreigners for Civil War

The president urges Syrians to defend their country against an alien rebellion.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisJanuary 6, 2013July 2, 2020

Russia Admits Syria’s Assad May Be Losing Control

Russia doesn’t exclude a rebel victory in Syria, so it has to plan for a future without Assad.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 13, 2012November 23, 2021

United States to Label Syrian Rebel Group Terrorists

One of the most disciplined and effective forces battling Assad deploys terrorist tactics.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisDecember 10, 2012July 2, 2020

NATO Ministers Discuss Turkish Missile Deployment

The alliance is expected to approve the deployment of missile defenses in Turkey.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 4, 2012December 31, 2019

Medvedev Criticizes France’s Recognition of Syrian Rebels

No government should strive to undermine another, argues the Russian premier.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 26, 2012December 26, 2019

Syrian No-Fly Zone If Opposition Unites: Senator

Democrat Carl Levin intends to “keep the pressure on Iran” through Syria.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 25, 2012December 29, 2019

“No Military Reason” for Britain Not to Intervene in Syria

Britain’s army chief suggests that there may be a “limited intervention” in Syria.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 11, 2012October 24, 2019

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