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Syria
Despite Horrific Repression, the US Should Stay Out of Syria
Despite growing violence in Syria, America's involvement should be minimal. Stephen Zunes explains why.
As US Deploys Patriot Missiles and F-16s to Jordan, Could Syrian Conflict Engulf the Middle East?
Pro-government Syrian forces have seized control of the key border town of Qusayr, which had been controlled by rebel fighters for the past year.
Syrian Rebels Balk at Peace Talks
Russia and the Obama administration are encouraging peace talks in Syria.
The Fate of the Middle East in the Balance: Syria Endgame Approaching Fast
Shamus Cooke: Obama has plenty of reasons to pursue more war in Syria.
Israel, Syria and the United States
Zunes' review of the last decade of Israel, Syria and US relations - culminating in Israel's latest bombing raid on Syria - details cross-purposes and missed opportunities.
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Syria and the “Red Line” Nonsense
The “red line” that the Obama administration has claimed in regards to Syria and chemical weapons continues to cloud the reality of political conflict in the region.
Obama Seen Unlikely to Sharply Escalate Intervention in Syria
Jim Lobe: The Pentagon also appears highly reluctant to take military action.
The Lesson of WMDs: Obama and US Military Divided Over Syria
Has Syria crossed the ‘red line’ that warrants a US military invasion? Has it not? The political establishment in the US seems at odds over itself.
Syrian Dissidents’ Peace Plan Met By Doubt in DC
The Obama administration appears to be moving in a different direction.
Two Years After Invasion to Crush Uprising in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia Helps Fuel Conflict in Syria
Saudi Arabia is playing an increasing role in Syria, allowing the supply of arms and even the infiltration of militants to help the rebels' fight.