Syria
Extremism, regional politics play growing role in Syria war
October 16, 2012The 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.
Read moreSyria and the dogs of war
September 28, 2012Once loosed, the dogs of war range where they will.
Read moreSyria and the Phantom
June 29, 2012What was that Turkish F-4 Phantom II up to when the Syrians shot it down?
Read moreSyria at a tipping point
May 30, 2012108 civilians were reportedly killed in Houla, a group of Syrian villages. The dead included 49 children and 34 women.
Read moreAnother Iraq? U.S. aids Saudis in Syria intervention
May 21, 2012Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other feudal Persian Gulf states are providing millions of dollars in funding to Syrian opposition forces every month, with U.S. backing and coordination.
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