Debating Syria
Is diplomacy dead in Syria, or have we only just begun to negotiate?
Syria Seeks to Turn Annan Peace Proposal Into Surrender Document
The Assad administration seeks to double-down on Kofi Annan’s peace proposal by demanding the opposition turn in its weapons.
Get Serious About Syria
Syrians will pay a higher human toll if the rush for U.S. entanglement does not subside.
The Militarization of the Syrian Uprising
Has the Free Syrian Army stolen the revolution?
Bahrain : United States :: Syria : Russia
As it criticizes Russia for its military support of Syria, the Obama administration should reexamine its relationship with Bahrain.
Annan’s Syria Plan Another Olive Branch Assad Will Crush?
At the moment a ceasefire seems to be holding.
Friends of Syria Meeting Today a Tipping Point?
The Friends of Syria meeting in Istanbul, Turkey today has the potential to change the stalemate over Syria.
The Syrian Crisis Needs a Political Solution
With the West rethinking armed intervention and the Syrian crisis continuing, political compromise may be the only way to end the violence.
Military Intervention in Syria is a Bad Idea
Although the impulse to try to end the ongoing repression by the Syrian regime against its own people through foreign military intervention is understandable, it would be a very bad idea.
Syria: Descending into Civil War
A representative of the Philippine parliament visits Syria to bring home overseas workers caught in the civil war.
Syria’s Systematic Torture
Concerted action by the international community appears to be the only recourse
Syria’s Butcher
It’s a family tradition.
Assad Is Not All That’s Toxic About Syria
Are the chemical weapons that Syria possesses cause for intervention?
[VIDEO] Phyllis Bennis: Syria’s Opposition Wants More Arms
The Syrian National Council says its decision to form a military council and unify the opposition will help get weapons from outside sources. The U.S. says all options on the table in Syria, but has not commented on whether to arm the opposition.
Cut Off the Money From Syria’s Enablers
Depriving it of funding is a key lever against the Assad regime.