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Is there a US policy shift to arm the uprising?

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

One of the few documented large shipment of arms to Syrian rebels, from Libya, was intercepted by the Lebanese navy. So far, there is little evidence that Qatar or Saudi-Arabia have sent in large shipments, as there still remains significant … Continue reading →

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Suspending Syria’s membership of the Arab League and the administration of a transition

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

After the expected failure of the Arab League initiative (though the regime still has some leeway to implement the initiative) a GCC manoeuvre has eventuated in the  suspension of Syria’s membership of the Arab League. What is different, this time, … Continue reading →

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What comes after a failed Arab League initiative?

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

Despite the Syrian regime’s apparent acceptance of the Arab League initiative, it has continued in its repressive measures and used heavy artillery to bomb densely populated neighbourhoods in the city of Homs (the area of Baba ‘Amr has witnessed a … Continue reading →

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Saudi-Arabia and the Syrian National Council

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

A statement of condolence from the Syrian National Council to the Saudi king, upon the death of crown prince Sultan al-Saud, ended with the following statement: The Syrian National Council affirms the Kingdom’s ability under your wise leadership to move forward in … Continue reading →

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An American and French escalation for Syria?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

The GCC countries are pushing through an Arab League initiative to freeze Syria’s membership, though with some obstacles, indicating a significant step in what is becoming a joint effort to de-legitimize the regime and to push for a recognition of … Continue reading →

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