Syrian Regime Withholding Food, Medicine from Rebel Areas
Syria’s Bashar Assad doesn’t need chemical weapons to punish rebellious sections of the capital Damascus.
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Syrian Regime Admits War at Stalemate, Suggests Ceasefire
Syria’s government recognizes that it cannot win the war but neither, it says, will the opposition.
Syrian Rebels Seek to Cuff Off Regime Access to Aleppo, Homs
A rebel offensive north of the capital Damascus threatens the regime’s ability to supply operations in the north.
Dictator’s Fall Could Further Destabilize Syria
The United States are concerned about terrorist groups in Syria but they might become more powerful if Assad falls.
Intense Diplomacy Required to Disarm Assad’s Chemical Arsenal
Russia’s plan to eliminate the Syrian regime’s chemical weapons will only work if the Security Council is united.
Obama’s Time Running Out for Syria Strike Authorization
Many members of Congress are not yet convinced.
As Congress Debates, Military Prepares for Syria Strike
American warships steam into the Mediterranean and Red Sea.
“Misconception” Radicals Dominate Opposition: Syria Expert
Elizabeth O’Bagy believes that the rebels in the south of Syria are still “fighting for core American principles.”
French Leave Little Doubt About Assad’s Culpability in Gas Attack
The French say only Assad and top members of his regime could have ordered a chemical weapons attack.
Syrian Rebels Suspected of Deploying Chemical Weapon
Syrian opposition fighters have the means of delivering chemical weapons and perhaps the weapons.
Obama to Face Skeptical Congress Before Launching Syria Strikes
The president is likely get authorization from the Senate. House Republicans are uncertain.
France Postpones Syria Action, “Cannot Go It Alone”
President Barack Obama’s request for congressional approval has created “a new situation” for France.
South Syria Opposition Groups Keep Islamists at Bay
Relatively moderate Free Syrian Army opposition fighters consolidate their position in the south.
Obama: Syria Must Be “Held Account,” Undecided on Strikes
The president believes a “shot across the bow” can deter the Syrian regime from deploying chemical weapons.
Obama Has No Choice But to Pursue a Useless Punitive Expedition
The president can’t afford to do nothing now that Syria has crossed his “red line”.