Alleged Chemical Weapons Use Was Excuse to Arm Syria’s Rebels
The decision to send American weapons into Syria was made weeks ago.
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Brzezinski Laments “Chaotic” American Policy in Syria
The former national security advisor says America’s response to the Syrian crisis is guided by “emotion.”
Obama to Consider Deeper Involvement in Syria’s Civil War
The president meets with senior national security officials to discuss his options in Syria.
Saudi Arabia Takes Over Reins in Syrian Uprising from Qatar
The bigger Arab kingdom worries about its neighbor’s indiscriminate support of radical Islamists.
Battle for Qusayr, Syria Has Sectarian, Strategic Imperatives
Retaking Qusayr is essential if the Assad regime intends to carve out an Alawite state in the northwest.
Ambassador: Russia’s Arms Sales to Syria Provide “Stability”
Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations defends his nation’s continued support for the Syrian regime.
EU Likely to Relax Syrian Weapons Sanctions
European nations are expected to relax the terms of their embargo in order to put pressure on Syria’s Bashar Assad.
Kerry-Lavrov Agreement Unlikely to Affect Syrian War
Neither President Bashar Assad nor the rebels fighting him are interested in diplomacy.
Majority Arabs, Turks Opposes Arming Syria’s Rebels
A poll shows most neighboring peoples are skeptical of arming the rebels in Syria.
Republican Lawmakers Divided Over Arming Syrian Rebels
Some call for American leadership. Other fear propping up an Islamist insurgency.
Canada Suggests Might Support Syrian Air Campaign
The country’s foreign minister cautions that radical Islamist are “infesting” Syria’s opposition.
Syria Threatens War After Israel Conducts Airstrikes
Assad needs all his manpower and resources to fight his internal enemies, however.
Neighbors, West Accuse Syria of Chemical Weapons Use
Syrian army forces might have repeatedly crossed the United States’ “red line.”
Assad, Russia Warn West Against Backing Islamist Rebels
Syria’s president and his Russian ally point to Muslim extremists among the opposition.
Jordan’s King Fears “Jihadist State” in Syria
The monarch warns Syria could become “a base for extremist and terrorist groups.”