Turkey Weighs Response After Jet Downed by Syria
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan vows retaliation, but NATO isn’t prepared to act.
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Annan Calls for Syrian Contact Group, Including Iran
The Syria envoy’s latest diplomatic scheme is one that everyone can sign up for.
Russia Has More at Stake in Syria Than Naval Base
Neither the Tartus port nor billions worth of arms sales to Syria shape Russian policy.
Syria “Will Pay Price” After Turkish Warplane Shot Down
Turkish news media are furious about Syria’s downing of a Turkish fighter plane.
West Concerned About Weapons Flow into Syria
Europe and the United States worry that arms could fall into the hands of Islamist groups.
Russia Denies Sending Helicopters Into Syria
The gunships delivered to Syria were probably updated versions of helicopters it had purchased in Soviet times.
Bashar al-Assad’s Sectarian Strategy for the War
The Syrian president exploits the sectarian divide that defines the conflict in his country.
Syrian Intervention Would Upset World Order: Kissinger
The former secretary of state cautions against intervention by outside powers in Syria.
Brzezinski: Let’s Not Be “Emotional” About Syria
The former American national security advisor argues the regional dynamics undermine the case for intervention.
Arming of Syrian Opposition Likelier After Massacre
The United States are thinking about arming the Syrian opposition after the Houla massacre.
Dempsey Considering “Military Option” in Syria
He cautioned against it three months ago.
Saudi King “Deeply Concerned” About Lebanon Violence
The Saudis fear that instability in Lebanon will empower Iranian proxy Hezbollah.
Violence Subdues in Syria, But Peace Plan Not in Place
The ceasefire has cut civilian casualties but Assad is still violating the Annan agreement.
Republican McCain Urges Obama to “Lead” in Syria
The Republican senator argues the United States should spearhead efforts to remove Assad.
Kofi Annan’s Mission Impossible in Syria
International support for his peace plan is just as important for Kofi Annan as the plan itself.