Some Syrians would welcome Western intervention
Syrian Opposition Sends Mixed Signals to U.S. and Israel
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Turkey Not Only Sanctions, But Threatens, Syria
Not only are Turkey and Syria on the outs, but Iran is threatening Turkey.
Stalemate: How Tel Aviv and Washington Will Uphold the Status Quo in Egypt and Syria
The U.S. does not wish to be seen as responsible for “losing” Egypt to Islamists in the coming elections.
Ford Confirmation: Too Little, Too Late
In early October, Senate Republicans reversed a yearlong policy of deflection and unanimously confirmed Robert Ford as the U.S. ambassador to Syria. Though Ford has served in the post since his recess appointment by President Obama in early 2010, Republicans had balked at the idea of “rewarding” the Syrian government with the presence of an official U.S. ambassador, a position that had previously remained unfilled since the assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Al-Haririin 2005. Since the Syrian uprising began earlier this year, Ford has been a persistent and vocal supporter of the opposition, and has issued a number of scathing indictments against the regime of Bashar Al-Assad.
Personality Cult of Assads in Syria Usurped Their Own People, the Alawites
When Syrian President Assad’s father, Hafez, came to power, he marginalized his own people, the Alawites.
One Step Closer: Lieberman Calls for No-Fly Zone Over Syria
Sen. Joseph Lieberman stated that he favored a no-fly zone over Syria.
Syria Just Might Be More Cooperative if Its Reactor Hadn’t Been Blown to Bits
Syria, however repressive, can’t realistically be expected to cooperate with inquiries into its nuclear program after its reactor was bombed.
Shifting Targets: From Iran to Libya and Syria (Part 1)
Invading Libya is about the oil, Syria — eliminating the only Russian naval base in the Mediterranean and weakening Hizbollah.
Assad-Erdogan Bromance on the Rocks?
Syrian President Assad’s brutality, which has driven refugees into Turkey, has ruined his relationship with Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan.
Syria: Washington Just Watches
After a decade of policies aimed at marginalizing and ignoring the Syrian regime, U.S. policymakers have come to realize that they have very little leverage to pressure President Bashar Al-Assad. As the violence continues, Washington appears to be out of both carrots and sticks.