Solving Syria Requires Separating Myth From Reality
To the West, Syria is a tale of two tales.
Questioning Intervention in Syria: A Response to Anne-Marie Slaughter
Anne-Marie Slaughter, former Director of Policy Planning for the Obama administration, advises bypassing the U.N. Security Council and intervening in Syria.
Syria: The Wrong Drum to Beat
Hawks are using the death of journalists such as Marie Colvin to further the cause of military aid to Syria’s opposition.
In the Aftermath of Libya: a Chance to Define “Responsibility to Protect”
Libya is not a convincing precedent for intervening in Syria by arming opposition groups.
We’ve Seen the Threats Against Iran Before
Intelligence confirms that Iran is not developing nuclear weapons – which leads to speculation that the sabre-rattling is because Israel wants to remain the sole regional nuclear hegemon.
Proactive Syrian Opposition Intent on Not Becoming Another Iraq or Libya
Nir Rosen’s reporting from Syria for alJazeera reveals the character of the opposition.
Adding Fuel to Syria’s Fire
Giving military aid to either side of the Syrian conflict will make civil war more likely and prevent the citizens of Syria from achieving any semblance of justice and freedom.
Flow of Jihadists From Syria to Iraq Reversed
Al Qaeda never met a conflict it didn’t like.
Syrian Repression, the Chinese-Russian Veto, and U.S. Hypocrisy
The Russian and Chinese veto of the moderate and reasonable UN Security Council resolution was unconscionable, but the United States may have its own hypocrisy to thank.
Cult of Personality
When we focus our analysis on personalities like Assad in Syria or Kim Jong Un in North Korea, we succumb to our own personality cult.
Supporting Assad Shreds Iran’s Credibility With Radical Islam
Iran’s support for Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad further mocks the Islamic Revolution.
Syria’s Revolution Will Succeed
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime must step down immediately–without Western military intervention.
Syrian Opposition Sends Mixed Signals to U.S. and Israel
The Syrian opposition can’t seem to decide whether or not it wants the West to intercede.
Turkey Not Only Sanctions, But Threatens, Syria
Turkey and Syria are no longer BFFs.
Stalemate: How Tel Aviv and Washington Will Uphold the Status Quo in Egypt and Syria
The U.S. will likely leave Syria to the Arab League and avoid pressing SCAF over transparency in the upcoming Egyptian elections.