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What is Russia thinking on Syria? A brief guide
As the crisis in Syria collapses into what looks like full-blown civil war, Russia's response stems from a complicated mix of principle, self-interest, mistrust of Western motives, and differing perceptions of the situation.
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Opinion Three factors that will determine Syria’s future
The most realistic scenario in Syria is quagmire: Assad still has loyalty; the opposition is splintered, though protests continue; and the international community is indecisive, including the Arab League. But stalemate could finally prompt foreign intervention and a needed ‘safe zone. Benedetta Berti, a fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies of Tel Aviv University, lists the three factors that will determine Syria’s future.
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NATO's in charge – so who is doing what in Libya?
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11 countries speaking out against Koran burning in Florida
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Terrorism & Security Syria pipeline explodes as Arab League mission limps on
The government blamed a Syria pipeline explosion today on 'terrorists.' Meanwhile, concerns mount that the Arab League mission to Syria won't stop the fighting.
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Backchannels Middle East in 2012? Egypt and Iran and Syria and... oh, my.
Last year was momentous, but the region may just be getting warmed up.
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Rebels seize two military checkpoints in Syria
Syrian rebels captured dozens of Army soldiers at two checkpoints. Arab League monitors are assessing Syria's compliance with a peace plan.
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Backchannels The Arab League observer mission in Syria is likely to fail
Massacres have continued in Syria over the past few days, validating concerns that the Arab League observers wouldn't restrain a regime determined to use violence to hang on to power.
12/30/2011 06:31 pm -
Terrorism & Security See no evil? Activists doubt credibility of Arab League mission to Syria.
Activists are concerned that Arab League observers could leave Syria with a falsely favorable report because of government cover-up and a tainted head of mission.
12/28/2011 09:51 am -
Opinion 2011: A year of progress for human rights
Human rights lept forward in 2011 with the Arab Spring. Smaller steps also indicate progress, including a more forceful Arab League with Libya and Syria, grassroots protests in Russia, and respect for rule of law with the extradition of Laurent Gbagbo to the Hague.
12/27/2011 01:27 pm -
Terrorism & Security Arab League observers head to Syria's war-ravaged Homs
A day after reports of heavy fighting and dozens killed in Homs, Arab League observers are heading to the city as a part of an effort to end the fighting in Syria.
12/27/2011 08:36 am -
Terrorism & Security Syria vows to execute 'terrorists' after worst day of violence
Human rights groups estimate that at least 110 Syrians were killed yesterday, which would be the highest single-day death toll in the nine-month uprising.
12/20/2011 08:24 am -
Terrorism & Security Syria signs deal to allow Arab League monitors
Syria agreed to the monitors today in Cairo, just two days before the Arab League was set to push for action against Syria at the United Nations.
12/19/2011 08:31 am -
Terrorism & Security Arab League may turn to UN Security Council over Syria violence
The Arab League has threatened to turn to the UN Security Council to pressure Syria to accept its peace plan. The league has set a Wednesday deadline for Syria to act.
12/18/2011 08:22 am -
Opinion As Syria crisis worsens, UN Security Council must act
Russia and China blocked the UN Security Council from acting on Syria in October. Now, Syria is showing signs of a civil war, and all roads point back to the security council. The council must demand a cease-fire, allow monitoring, and apply severe pressure on the regime.
12/15/2011 12:18 pm -
As Syria death toll soars, so does US frustration with Russia
The death toll from the crackdown in Syria has topped 5,000, the top UN human rights official told the Security Council. With Russia blocking action, the US and others are voicing increasing frustration.
12/13/2011 07:23 pm -
Opinion Syria isn't Libya: Obama must consider bolder intervention
Before the calls come to commit US forces to an intervention in Syria, the Obama administration must take a hard look at what happened in Libya. The politically safe, low-risk, low-reward intervention in Libya shouldn’t be repeated in Syria.
12/07/2011 12:39 pm -
Terrorism & Security Syria's Assad: No systematic crackdown on protesters
But Syrian President Bashar al-Assad did appear to admit in an ABC interview that some officials may have used inappropriate force against protesters.
12/07/2011 08:38 am -
Why Iran might be worried by Hillary Clinton's meeting with Syria exiles
The subject of the Geneva meeting between Hillary Clinton and Syria exiles was the transition to democracy. But the group's leader has been warning Iran a post-Assad Syria could be far less friendly.
12/06/2011 05:36 pm -
Terrorism & Security Syria nears deal on Arab monitors, but Homs violence spikes
Syria 'responded positively' to an Arab plan to allow outside monitors, but the killing of more than 60 people in Homs over the past 24 hours raises doubts about the regime's sincerity.
12/06/2011 09:27 am -
Terrorism & Security Arab League gives Syria new deadline, threatens more sanctions
The Arab League has set today as a deadline for Syria to accept a plan that would allow international observers into the protest-racked nation.
12/04/2011 08:58 am -
Children increasingly the victims of Syria crackdown, UN report finds
November was the deadliest month of the revolt for children, with 56 killed, says the report. The UN rights council named a new Syria investigator but declined to refer the country to the Security Council.
12/02/2011 03:15 pm -
Why Royal Dutch Shell oil is pulling out of Syria
Royal Dutch Shell said Friday that it will shut down all oil operations in Syria. On Friday, Syrian troops fired at anti-Assad demonstrators near Homs, Syria.
12/02/2011 12:33 pm -
Syria now in a civil war with 4,000 dead: United Nations
Civil war has been the worst-case scenario in Syria since the revolt against Assad began eight months ago. Damascus has a web of allegiances that extends to Lebanon's powerful Hezbollah movement and Iran's Shiite theocracy, raising fears of a regional conflagration.
12/01/2011 03:29 pm -
Progress Watch Hurt by war in Iraq, a Baghdad museum reemerges
A new exhibit opened this month at the Iraqi Museum, providing one more sign that the worst horrors of the war in Iraq are receding and the country is settling into a new normal.
11/29/2011 12:23 pm -
Egyptian elections stir disquiet in Israel
The Arab Spring could open the door for Islamists – as seen in Egypt elections – and threaten Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned.
11/29/2011 11:46 am -
As Egypt votes, eyes on the presidency (VIDEO)
Egypt's parliamentary election began today, but the real prize is the presidency. Top candidate Amr Moussa recently offered his vision for Egypt in an interview.
11/28/2011 03:28 pm -
Syria hit with new sanctions: Will this weaken Assad?
The Arab League hit Syria with sanctions Sunday. The new sanctions include a travel ban on Syrian officials and a freeze on Syria government assets.
11/27/2011 09:47 pm -
Terrorism & Security Syria refuses Arab League monitors, sanctions loom
Syria refused to allow Arab League monitors, designed to tamp down regime attacks on protesters, into the country. Sanctions could follow.
11/25/2011 10:45 am
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