Syria

Before getting embroiled in Syria, we ought to review what went wrong with our Libya policy.read more

How can we be sure that the weapons we’re providing them today won’t be used against us tomorrow?read more

What happens when the nation-state disintegrates?read more

Reconciliation based on justice should guide the transition in Syria, rather than exclusion and revenge.read more

It strengthens Assad’s claims to be resisting the West, and it weakens the opposition.read more

It needs to get over its shameful paralysis and send Syria to the International Criminal Court.read more

Assad’s usually embraces the Internet, but now even his “Electronic Army” seems to be losing.read more

Palestinians in Syria are one of the most vulnerable populations.read more

In all our hearts we know war is not the answer for Syria. It would only make things worse.read more

In order for diplomacy to work, Moscow must apply strong pressure for leadership transition in Damascus, and the West must reduce its threats of direct or indirect military intervention.read more

Much of the fighting is going on in densely packed urban areas, so any bombings there would jeopardize the population. And a U.S. attack could push the regime of Bashar Assad to unleash even more brutality against Syrians in retaliation.read more

The big question remains: Will the Syrian people blame the Assad government or the protesters for the country’s problems?read more

The Assad dynasty in Syria has miscalculated by applying overwhelming force to try to stop the five-month uprising there.read more