Syria: Is Washington Preparing for Boots on the Ground or How Assad United the US Military and Al-Qaida
The Obama administration has asked the US Congress to authorize airstrikes on specific Syrian government targets because President Bashar al-Assad’s government “has crossed the redline” and used chemical weapons on … Continue reading
Syria: Iraq’s Shadow Looms and Exit Strategy Remains Unclear
The recent chemical attack on civilians has unleashed renewed calls for international intervention in Syria. However, it’s unclear what will happen if this intervention does take place and who would … Continue reading
Syria: The Only Way to Prevent Al-Qaida from Taking Power is to Support Assad
The global international community has long expressed solidarity with the Syrian rebels in their just battle against the heinous Assad regime. Even though this support has not resulted in any … Continue reading
Syria: Refugees Wait for Support while Rebels Prepare to Receive Lethal Aid
The growing violence of Syria’s two-year old Arab Spring uprising has claimed 70,000 lives and made four million of the country’s 22 million residents refugees. While the international community argues … Continue reading
Syria: Lack of Options Limits Assad’s Ability to Step Down
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad communicated his plans and intentions in a speech to his country’s residents and the international community today. In his prepared remarks given to loud supporters, the … Continue reading
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