Obama Officials Make Case for Syria Strikes Before Senate
Secretary of State John Kerry warns senators against the consequences of inaction.
Syrian War
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.
Lawmakers Force Leaders into Syria Retreat
British lawmakers vote down a motion that could have paved the way for intervention in Syria.
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”.
France’s Hollande Vows to “Punish” Perpetrators of Syrian Gas Attack
The French leader invokes the world’s “responsibility to protect” civilians in Syria’s civil war.
Turkey Would Open Air Base for Syria Strikes, Cyprus Unaware
Turkey would let NATO warplanes use its bases to support an intervention in Syria.
America Condemns Syrian Gas Attack, Seen Preparing Strikes
America warns the use of chemical weapons in Syria will not be “without consequences.”
Merkel Takes Risk by Suggesting Role in Syria
Most voters and parties see little reason for Germany to involve itself in another country’s civil war.
What Western Intervention in Syria Might Look Like
Western powers should be able to achieve air superiority over Syria, although its defenses are formidable.
Syrian Chemical Weapons Use Affects “Core Interests”: Obama
The president cautions against direct military intervention but says Syria’s civil war requires more attention.