The notion that they were in a position to suddenly overturn not only Assad but also ruthless, highly trained jihadists if we just sent a few arms is a fantasy, Obama says
the President of the Syrian Opposition Coalition says, the international community — led by the United States — must send Assad a clear message: Continued slaughter will not be tolerated, and a military victory is not possible
The White House said Wednesday it would be increasing support for the Syrian opposition, amid reports it is planning to begin training moderate rebels.
Talks with Obama and Holland aimed at providing political cover and support for the opposition
Syrian National Coalition president speaks to Asharq Al-Awsat following “successful” diplomatic tour seeking greater foreign assistance for Syria’s rebels
Obama and national security adviser Susan Rice offered commitments for what the White House calls a political solution to the conflict that includes a transition to a new governing authority
The pilot initiative aims to test whether the missiles will fall into the hands of extremists
There is no evidence the White House is prepared to change its mind
Ambassador Ford’s appropriation of blame is wrong
The decision aims to strip Syrian expatriates of their right to vote in the forthcoming presidential election
Ahmad Jarba was invited on the sidelines of Syrian peace talks in Geneva
U.S. and European policymakers should look beyond the objectives of the Geneva II conference on Syria and implement a comprehensive strategy to push the conflict toward a settlement
Pro-regime demonstrations have been springing up in Damascus, Homs and the coast
The issue of combating terrorism which the regime insisted was addressed to the Americans and the Western world in general, not to the Coalition
Negotiations were held between the Coalition’s team on behalf of Washington, and that of the the regime’s, which only says what Moscow wants
The U.S. and Russia have agreed on what’s needed, but it is up to the Syrian parties to find out how to get there
Coalition wants to postpone Geneva II talks by two weeks
Adnan Abdulrazak writes for The Syrian Observer on the businessman who mediated between the Syrian regime and major superpowers
Official tells BBC that the allies said the group will lose credibility if they don’t attend
Russia is prepared to change its position on the Syrian crisis if Assad does not cooperate with the plan to dismantle his chemical arsenal
