Sectarian Jihad in Syria: Made in the USA?
What has been largely been reported as a civil war in Syria is, in fact, no such thing.
Bleeding Syria
There is little to no discussion about the role U.S. allies have played in fueling a sectarian war in the Middle East.
Damaged Historical Sites and Stolen Antiquities Fray Syria’s Links to the Origins of Civilization
The treasures of Syria’s history are under attack from the military, rebels, and looters.
Military Intervention in Syria: No
In our strategic dialogue on Syria, Phyllis Bennis argues that military intervention would only make a civil war that much worse.
Syria: The End of the Beginning
Defectors are leaking from the Assad regime as if it were a sieve.
A State’s WMD Are Just as Likely to Threaten It as Protect It
States acquire WMD both for national security and to ensure that the ruling regime survives.
The Real Metric for Syria Is Russia’s Realpolitik
His image isn’t bolstered by the latest rash of defections, but President Assad cares little about Western perceptions.
Is the State Department Going Rogue? Or Did It Just Forget How to Spell?
Regarding Iran, the State Department made odd allusions to facts about the crisis of which nobody else in the administration seems to be aware.
Attacking Syria Is a No-Win Situation for Turkey
Negotiating with the various factions in Syria would infuse Turkey with national pride and international prestige.
Syria, the United States, and the El Salvador Option (Part Two)
The United States, NATO, and Israel have long sought the destabilization of Syria.
Agreement on Syria Reached Without Syrians
It’s hard to imagine a more frustrating situation than the Syrian conflict.
Syria’s Stalin and His Gulag
Like Soviet Russia, Syria also has chemical weapons and suspected biological weapons programs.
U.S., Russia Continue to Jockey for Influence in Syria
The U.S. is trying to pressure Russia to put pressure on Syrian President Assad.
Syria: Only Diplomacy Can Stop the War
Outside powers should stop military involvement and support new diplomatic initiative.
Turkish F-4 Activated Syrian Radar to Scope Out Blind Spots
The Turkish F-4 that Syria shot down was testing Syria’s radar.