The current policy—gradually escalating the war in the hope of forcing a comprehensive political transition—is unlikely to succeed. … Assad is backed not only by sizeable military forces and a considerable portion of his population but also—and perhaps most importantly—by major outside powers determined to prevent the collapse of his regime.
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Syria: The Need for Diplomacy and De-escalation
Posted December 10th, 2015 at 10:42 am (UTC-4)
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Kerry: “We are on the right track” in Syria
Posted November 13th, 2015 at 5:33 pm (UTC-4)
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Secretary of State John Kerry gave an impassioned defense of the Obama administration’s strategy regarding Syria and the fight against the Islamic State. Kerry made his remarks at the United States Institute for Peace on November 11, 2015.
A Radical Win-Win Solution for Syria
Posted October 29th, 2015 at 1:26 pm (UTC-4)
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Perhaps it’s time to use the UN for its founding purpose: to end the scourge of war. The other 192 UN member states … should suspend Syria’s UN membership, which can be done under Article 5 of the UN Charter. Then the territory should be placed under the auspices of the UN’s Trusteeship Council
Russia Risks Being Prosecuted for Syria’s War Crimes
Posted October 1st, 2015 at 10:51 am (UTC-4)
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“If you aid the Syrian air force in committing war crimes such as dropping barrel bombs on civilians, you can find yourself held responsible right up to the top, including President Putin.”
How to Help the Syrians Who Want to Return Home
A vast majority of the more than four million refugees want to return to Syria once the war there ends. For that reason, most have stayed in the region, often languishing for years in camps in Lebanon and Jordan, rather than migrating to Europe or attempting to enter the United States.