Syria’s Assad Confident His Plan Is Working
Unless and until the opposition came come together on a strategy, the Syrian strongman will stay put.
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Russia Has Not Sent Troops to Syria
The routine deployment of a Russian tanker vessel to a Syrian port is misinterpreted as a show of force.
Leaked Assad Emails Offer Glimpse Into Syrian Regime
The Syrian president’s emails reveal a man who is far removed from the violence.
Saudi Arabia Arming Syrian Opposition
A top Arab diplomat tells the AFP press agency that Saudi weapons are underway to Syria.
Rice Rules Out Syrian Intervention, Then Doesn’t
The American ambassador to the United Nations said military action would only worsen the situation but didn’t rule it out.
Turkish Leader Urges Opening of Syrian Aid Corridors
Turkey urges “immediate” foreign intervention to stop the “bloodshed” in Syria.
Libya “Model” for Aiding Syrian Rebels: Senators
Lawmakers believe the intervention in Libya is a model for what to do in Syria.
Arming Syrian Opposition “Excellent Idea”: Saudi Arabia
Riyadh is waging a proxy war against Iran in siding with the rebels in Syria.
Syria “Different Challenge” from Libya: Dempsey
America’s top military leader cautions against supporting the Syrian opposition.
Arming the Syrian Opposition Now a Real Possibility
While Europe and the United States work to isolate President Assad diplomatically, Gulf Arabs are mulling a military solution.
France Aims to Erect Humanitarian Corridors in Syria
The French call for international action in order to allow food and medicine to reach civilians in Syria.
Newt Gingrich Wants to Intervene in Syria Too
The Republican presidential candidate said he was “amazed” that the administration had only just started to consider taking action.
Syria is Where “Responsibility to Protect” Goes to Die
Western powers won’t want to antagonize China and Russia by intervening in Syria despite their vetoes.
Turkey “Key” to Resolving Syrian Crisis: Brzezinski
America’s former national security advisors argues Turkey could put pressure on Bashar al-Assad.
China, Russia Block Security Council Action Against Syria
A UN resolution urging Syrian president Bashar Assad to resign meets a double veto.