Syria

Syria: a multi-sided chess match

April 2, 2013 By Conn Hallinan

The Syrian civil war resembles a chess match between supporters of the Bashar al-Assad regime: Iran, Iraq, Russia and China, and its opponents:Turkey, oil monarchies, U.S., Britain and France.

France and U.K. decide to go all out in Syria, others have doubts

March 18, 2013 By Emile Schepers

Francois Hollande and David Cameron announced that their governments would push for an end to the European Union embargo on selling weapons to rebel forces in Syria.

Opportunity for a peaceful end to Syria crisis must not be lost

February 22, 2013 By Emile Schepers

There is a small opening toward a possible peaceful solution. This is an opportunity that must not be lost.

Is Syria situation spinning out of control?

December 20, 2012 By Emile Schepers

The news from Syria is not good.

Extremism, regional politics play growing role in Syria war

October 16, 2012 By Susan Webb

The war in Syria has taken a turn for the worse with two recent developments: Turkey's military involvement, and the growing role of extremist groups.