Syrian President Assad is also losing the public relations war.
History — Not to Mention Reality — Aren’t on Assad’s Side
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President Obama Stands Poised to Reward Assad’s Biggest Supporter
Russia throws good money after bad at the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Syria and the Semantics of “Civil War”
The semantics of war have been thoroughly debated over the years—one man’s terrorist, as they say, is another man’s freedom fighter. And just as calling the participants in wars by different names affects our feelings toward them, so what we call each war itself is also very important.
Hamas in the New Middle East
As Hamas’ break with its longtime patron Bashar al-Assad illustrates, the Palestinian Islamist group is adapting to the new Middle East. Even with new bombs pounding Gaza, the group is bound to be recognized as a legitimate international player in due course–and the Israelis would do well to take a lesson.
The U.S. and the Middle East: The Next Four Years
The United States should consider taking China up on its four-point peace plan for Syria.
A New Middle East Agenda for Obama
In his first term, President Barack Obama’s vision for the Middle East failed to materialize. If he wants to make a lasting mark during his second term, he must ensure that U.S. policy in the region is no longer dictated by energy sources, friendly dictators, and Israel.
Turkey Haunted by Hubris
Two years ago, Turkey was on its way to being a player in Central Asia, a major power broker in the Middle East, and a driving force in international politics. Now it’s at war with one of its neighbors, at odds with regional powers, and plagued by internal insurgency. What happened?
Hezbollah Hedges Its Bets on Assad
The Party of God will not disappear even if the Assad regime does. Nonetheless, if the Ba’athist order in Syria falls, Hezbollah will be compelled to operate in a more challenging environment, both domestically and regionally.
The Attack-Syria Coalition’s Neocon Roots
The Project for the New Century targeted Syria and Iran as sponsors of Hezbollah.
Syria and the Dogs of War
“Blood and destruction,” “dreadful objects,” and “pity choked” was the Bard’s searing characterization of what war visits upon the living. It is a description that increasingly parallels the ongoing war in Syria, which is likely to worsen unless the protagonists step back and search for a diplomatic solution to the 17-month-old civil war.