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By | 11/12/2012 | Headline, War and Foreign Policy | 8 Comments

In an exclusive interview with Russia Today television in Damascus on Friday, Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, told reporters he has no plans to step down from his post…

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By | 10/28/2012 | Issues, War and Foreign Policy | 3 Comments

A ceasefire failed in Syria, although it was meant to allow for the observance of the Muslim festival Eid al-Adha. The agreement broke down in mere hours.

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By | 08/24/2012 | War and Foreign Policy | 16 Comments

The international community must intervene in Syria. If the stakes seem high now, take a look at the region to see the effect the conflict is having.

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By | 08/19/2012 | Activism, Elections 2012, Headline, News, President, War and Foreign Policy | 6 Comments

The situation portends the potential break-up of Syria and defections from a sinking ship are greasing the skids for a Western intervention.

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By | 08/04/2012 | Headline, War and Foreign Policy | 27 Comments

The primary difference between President Obama and Mitt Romney regarding the Syrian opposition is which rebels to arm and when.

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Credit: Bloomberg
By | 08/03/2012 | Headline, War and Foreign Policy | 3 Comments

UN-Arab League special envoy for Syria, Kofi Annan, has resigned after a failed attempt to gain Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s acceptance of his peace plan.

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By | 07/24/2012 | Headline, Issues, War and Foreign Policy | 6 Comments

“When the rebels get the power it will be a very very very bad situation.”

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