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What comes after a failed Arab League initiative?

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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An American and French escalation for Syria?

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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A Turkish led intervention in Syria?

According to Hurriyet newspaper, there is a possibility that Turkey may intervene in Syria: Turkey isn’t ruling out international intervention in Syria if the Bashar al-Assad regime doesn’t stop using violence against its own people, a Turkish official speaking on … Continue reading

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A regional struggle for a post-Assad Syria?

Iran’s foreign ministry, in a significant change in discourse, acknowledged the legitimate demands of the Syrian people and requested the regime listen to these demands: “The government should answer to the demands of its people, be it Syria,Yemen or other … Continue reading

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The Obama administration to demand Bashar al-Assad’s departure

According to AP, the Obama administration will formally demand the departure of Bashar al-Assad in the coming days, coupled with stronger sanctions on Syria. While the swiftness of this expected response is somewhat suprising, it was inevitable. The diplomatic move … Continue reading

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A final US push for ‘reforms’ in Syria

Turkey will be sending its foreign minister to Turkey, as it seeks to provide an ultimatum of sorts to Bashar al-Assad:  Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu will visit Syria on Tuesday with the message that Ankara “has run out of patience” with … Continue reading

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