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.
Syrian War
After Weapons Embargo Lifted, Austria Reconsiders Golan Mission
Austria’s foreign minister is afraid that its peacekeepers won’t be seen as a “neutral party” anymore.
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.
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.
Obama Rejects Increasing Support for Syria’s Rebels
The president disagrees with his own advisors on supporting the Syrian opposition.
Jordan’s King Fears “Jihadist State” in Syria
The monarch warns Syria could become “a base for extremist and terrorist groups.”
Alleged Chemical Weapons Use in Syria Crosses “Red Line”
Syria’s government and rebels accuse each other of deploying a chemical weapons agent.
Britain, France Challenge German Policy in Syria
Germany resists British and French demands to allow weapons supplies into Syria.
Britain to Send Armored Vehicles to Syria’s Rebels
The United Kingdom will deliver “technical assistance” to opposition forces in Syria.
Iraq’s Maliki Warns Assad’s Fall Could Destabilize Region
Regime change in Syria could threaten the Iraqi leader’s own political survival.