Despite Horrific Repression, the U.S. Should Stay Out of Syria
What can we do in Syria? Unfortunately, not much.
Video: Drums Beat for U.S. Military Intervention in Syria, but Israel Finds a Weakened Assad “Convenient”
The humanitarian disaster in Syria is mostly ignored as external powers vie for position to control the outcome of civil war.
Syria: Great Game or Just a Tug of War?
Too many states, large and small, see themselves as having a vested interest in Syria’s outcome.
Next Step for Assad — Exile to a Rump State?
Syria has become the weak leg of its tripod with Iran and Hezbollah.
The U.S. and Chemical Weapons: No Leg to Stand On
The United States is in no position to take leadership in response to any use of such weaponry by Syria
Chemical Weapon Use in Syria Could Trigger Intervention
President Obama called their use a “game changer.”
Syria: Chess Match Turned Free-for-All
Establishing a pro-Western government in Damascus and inflicting damage on Iran is an illusion.
Is a Desperate Assad Lashing Out With Chemical Weapons?
The Syrian government and the opposition trade accusations about using chemical weapons and propagandizing the attacks.
The Somaliazation of Syria
Unless a tactical shift in the balance of power occurs, it is unlikely that either the regime or the rebels will gain control of Syria’s entire territory.
Promoting Peace, But Fueling War in Syria
Saudi Arabia is a dubious choice to team with to promote democracy in Syria.
Emphasis Added: The Foreign Policy Week in Fragments
The United States military is its own worst enemy, “witch” burning, healthcare overseas, and other assorted errata.
Israel Sees Syrian Civil War as Blow to “Iran-Hezbollah Axis”
There is no evidence that Israel’s attack on Syria was designed to, as claimed, prevent the transfer of anti-aircraft missiles to Hezbollah.
Israel’s Pointless Attack on Syria
Israel is clearly taking advantage of a severely weakened Syrian regime, correctly predicting that the Syrians are not in a position to retaliate.
The West Must Help Syria’s Neighbors Absorb the Impact of Its Refugee Crisis
The sheer number of refugees seeking safe haven is taking a toll on Syria’s neighbors.
Syrian Citizens Stuck Between the Regime’s Rock and the Rebels’ Hard Place
Is Syria just another proxy war?