The uprising in Syria has been an inspiring demonstration of the desire for freedom, justice, and human dignity, as well as a heartbreaking reminder that such aspirations are often not achieved.
The Militarization of the Syrian Uprising
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Annan’s Syria Plan Another Olive Branch Assad Will Crush?
In all likelihood, the plan as set out by Annan will not be realized, but any failure will not be his, but that of Assad.
Friends of Syria Meeting Today a Tipping Point?
If Assad does not cease attacks against civilians, the Friends of Syria will likely view Kofi Annan’s gambit as a failed attempt for peace.
The Syrian Crisis Needs a Political Solution
More than a year after the onset of anti-regime protests, the Syrian uprising increasingly resembles a bloody marathon with no finish line on the horizon. With more than 7,000 people killed and ongoing deadly clashes between security forces and the armed opposition, the international community —splintered along geo-strategic lines — is still struggling to craft and establish a clear “road map” for Syria.
Military Intervention in Syria is a Bad Idea
Many nonviolent protesters have tragically been killed as will many more. However, proportionately a far greater number of armed resisters have been killed and will continue to be killed. The question is not whether thousands will continue to die but what is the best way for the Syrian people to overthrow the hated regime, end the violence, and bring democracy and social justice.
Syria: Descending into Civil War
I am here in my role as head of the Philippine House of Representatives Committee on Overseas Workers’ Affairs. My trip to Homs is part of a mission to locate Filipino overseas workers in Syria—mainly domestic workers—who are still in the country or have been killed in the fighting. The plan is to repatriate them or their remains to the Philippines. Filipino workers are among the millions of overseas workers who have been or are likely to be caught in the crossfire of the still continuing Arab Spring.
Bomb-Iran Week Turns Syrious
WASHINGTON, Mar 8, 2012 (IPS) – This week was supposed to be all about Iran – at least, that’s how Israel and its powerful U.S. lobby, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), had planned it – and why the U.S. should prepare to bomb it very, very soon if its leadership doesn’t cave into Western demands to abandon its nuclear programme.
Assad Is Not All That’s Toxic About Syria
Syria possesses massive amounts of chemical weapons.
Cut Off the Money From Syria’s Enablers
It’s time to identify those sectors, such as weapons, from which the Assad regime derives its power — and disrupt business as usual.
Solving Syria Requires Separating Myth From Reality
Since it sits at the strategic heart of the Middle East, separating myth from reality in Syria is crucial.