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International recognition of the Syrian National Council

Turkish government wants Syrian intervention, though most Turks oppose

Global Politics

Turkey has been on the front lines since the beginning of Syria’s civil war more than two years ago. Now, the country’s government is urging the U.S. and other nations to get militarily involved — though its having a tough time selling that message at home.

Turkish Government Wants to Bomb Syria: Turks Opposed

Global Politics

VIDEO: U.S shutters embassy in Syria as diplomatic efforts crumble

U.S. Recognizes Syrian Opposition

Fractured and Criticized Syrian Opposition Attempts to Reorganize

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Syria Crisis: The Assad Regime’s Long-Term Prospects

Global Politics

Reporter Borzou Daragahi of The Financial Times newspaper and anchor Marco Werman discuss the fighting in Syria and the long-term prospects for the regime of Bashar al Assad.

Syria’s Only Hope?

The massacre at Houla forced the world to remember the ongoing violence in Syria. President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly killed 12,000 civilians and doesn’t appear willing to stop. A coalition of opposition groups called the Syrian National Council has emerged as the best political force to fight the regime. But how effective has the Council […]

‘Friends of Syria’ Attempts to Bolster Opposition

Over the weekend, Friends of Syria,  an organization of 60 nations created to support the Syrian opposition, gathered in Istanbul for yet another meeting on the seemingly unending revolt against President Bashar al-Assad.  Thirteen months of fighting have left over more than 9,000 dead, and recent mediation efforts led by United Nations special envoy Kofi Annan have […]

Syria Crisis: Kofi Annan Appeal For Talks Sparks Anger

Conflict & Justice

Syrian activists have angrily rejected calls by Kofi Annan, the UN and Arab League envoy, for dialogue with the government. The leader of the opposition, Burhan Ghalioun, said the comments were “disappointing” when Syrians were “massacred every day”.

Diplomats Respond to Violence in Syria

As Syrian forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad continue to bomb opposition strongholds, the international community considers its options.  On Tuesday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified before Congress against President Assad making an argument that Assad would “fit into that category” of “war criminals.” A meeting at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva […]

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