This Is the “Serious” Republican Foreign Policy?
Marco Rubio’s proposals for American policy in the Middle East do not inspire much confidence.
Syria
Army Pulls Back as Syrian Rebels Advance on Alawite Heartland
Islamist opposition forces make another move on the historical heartland of Bashar Assad’s Alawite sect.
Britain to “Do More” to Defeat Islamists in Syria: Cameron
The prime minister wants to do more to support American efforts against the Islamic State.
Turkey Denies Planning Syria Incursion to Block Kurds
Turkey denies plans to send troops into northern Syria but does beef up its military presence on the border.
Jordan Seeks Buffer Zone to Keep Syrian Islamists at Bay
Jordan would be prepared to send troops into Syria to prevent radical Islamists from menacing its border.
Turkey Planning Invasion to Stave Off Kurdish State
Turkey plans to send troops thirty kilometers deep into Syria to stop Kurds from forming their own state there.
War Tests Syrian Druze’s Loyalties and Israel’s Neutrality
Syria’s Druze are torn between supporting Bashar Assad and seeking help from neighboring Israel.
Syria Never Gave Up All Its Chemical Weapons
New evidence supports the contention that Syria only declared its outdated chemicals and lied about the rest.
Arabs, Turkey Coordinate Syrian War Efforts
American policy may have compelled the Arabs and Turks to set aside their differences in Syria.
Will America Talk with Syria’s Assad or Not?
John Kerry calls for negotiations but the State Department insists he didn’t mean with Assad.
Analysis Confirms Suspicions Assad Helped Islamic State
Analysis of Syrian counterterrorism operations confirms the regime is avoiding the Islamic State.
Don’t Blame Turkey for “Dragging Its Feet” in Syria
Expecting Turkey to aid Kurdish separatists without a plan to remove Bashar Assad is unreasonable.
Syrian Rebels Find Evidence of Russian Presence in Army Base
Rebels say they have found proof of a Russian intelligence or special forces presence in Syria.
Bashar Assad: Root of Islamic State’s Evil
A strategy to defeat the Islamists would be incomplete without a plan to remove its sponsor in Damascus.
As Allies Battle Islamists, Turkey Still Focused on Defeating Assad
Turkey supports the campaign against the Islamic State but insists Bashar Assad is part of the problem.