Erdogan will look to discuss three major issues with Obama when they meet: Syria, Israel, and energy. Whatever decisions are made, the impact on the greater Near East is likely to be substantial. More…
Category Archives: Syria
Syrian Disintegration and the Prospect of “Druzia” Reply
Is independence from Syria the best way to ensure security for the Druze – and for Israel?
Lebanon’s Refugee Crisis Reaches A Tipping Point Reply
Lebanon’s collective identity and divided loyalties stall proper action. More…
In Syria, Exacerbation of the Civil War Leads to a Rise of Jihadists Reply
In Syria, a power vacuum has created space for the emergence of Jihadists — how the West deals with this dilemma will be the next stage of Syria’s civil war. More…
The Last Best Hope for Syria – a No-Fly Zone Reply
In Syria — with nearly 40,000 casualties since the start of the conflict — the Middle East’s most pressing humanitarian crisis has yet to be addressed. More…
The Leadership Dilemma Reply
Military intervention seems like the inevitable conclusion for the war in Syria — but is it the right conclusion?
By and large, the recent Syrian ceasefire existed in name only, with low expectations for success from the onset… More…
In Syria, the War on Communication Continues Reply
As the Syrian war approaches the two year mark, the battle over communication rages. More…
Too Little, Too Late Reply
Why the failure of the Syrian ceasefire proves the need for military intervention.
The small flicker of hope that emerged from the rubble of Syria last Thursday was extinguished almost as soon as it appeared… More…
The Worst Case Scenario Reply
The worst case scenario has come for Syria and the region at large.
Soon after the Arab Spring spread into Syria, conflict between Damascus and Ankara has been escalating rapidly. Numerous factors have exacerbated the dispute, including the presence of around 100,000 Syrian asylum seekers… More…
Jordan Voices Security Concerns as Assad’s Regime Continues to Crumble Reply
As the situation in Syria worsens, King Abdullah II faces a looming security crisis — how he reacts to it will shape the region’s future.
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