All Sorts of Things

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Tag Archives: Chemical Weapons

Saudi Arabia: The Syria Bombing’s Biggest Benefactor and Beneficiary

Last week, I wrote a post on how it was unclear how Jordan would benefit from the US bombing Syria. Today, I want to focus on the one country that … Continue reading

September 9, 2013 · Leave a comment

Jordan: Unclear how US Bombing would Lessen Threat from Syria

One of the arguments being made by the US administration for intervention in Syria is that it will protect US allies and Syrian neighbors from Damascus and its dangerous agenda. … Continue reading

September 7, 2013 · 2 Comments

Syria: Making the Case for US Intervention

The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to authorize the resolution for striking Syria today. The next step is for a full Senate vote that is expected to take place … Continue reading

September 4, 2013 · Leave a comment

Syria: The Best Solution is Exile for Assad

I generally don’t write about the same country multiple times in a week but was forced to make an exception in the case of Syria since it looks like the … Continue reading

August 30, 2013 · Leave a comment

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

August 29, 2013 · Leave a comment