Syria

Appeals to White House: Don’t bomb Syria

August 29, 2013 By Special to People’s World

In a letter dated Aug. 28, 18 human rights, peace and religious organizations appealed to President Obama to reject military intervention in Syria.

No U.S.-NATO intervention in Syria

August 27, 2013 By PW Editorial

No matter who is to blame for the chemical attacks, an escalated war with U.S. and NATO involvement would be disastrous. We strongly oppose an escalation of the war via U.S. and NATO intervention.

Top general: Intervention in Syria would be costly, risky

July 25, 2013 By Susan Webb

U.S. options for military intervention in Syria would cost "billions" and require massive commitments of troops, plus planes, ships, submarines, and other equipment.

Syria, poison gas, and Arabian tales

July 10, 2013 By Conn Hallinan

It is not unlike Sherlock Holmes and the dog that didn't bark. And like Holmes, start with the facts.

Syria and the monarchs: a perfect storm

June 27, 2013 By Conn Hallinan

The Obama administration's decision to directly supply weapons to the Syrian opposition may end up torpedoing the possibility of a political settlement.