Syria Agrees to Chemical Weapons Deal, but There’s a Catch or Two

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Sep 11, 2013 "We want to join the convention on the prohibition of chemical weapons," and with those words, attributed to Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem, an American entry into Syria's civil war may be averted -- but there remain serious obstacles to peace. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Case Against Assad Based on ‘Common Sense,’ Not ‘Irrefutable’ Evidence

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Sep 9, 2013 The White House is certain of Bashar Assad's culpability, despite a lack of proof. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

On Syria: The U.S. Is No Lone Ranger and Should Put That Six Shooter Away

Juan Cole / Truthdig Sep 3, 2013 The odd discourse in Washington around Syria assumes a moral superiority on the part of the United States and its allies on this issue that can only astonish anyone who knows the history.The odd discourse in Washington assumes a moral superiority that can only astonish anyone who knows the history. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Surgical Strike

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Arab League Calls for ‘Deterrent Measures’ Against Syrian Regime

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Sep 2, 2013 Patience is turning out to be a virtue for President Obama, who appears determined to launch a military attack on Syria but would prefer to have broader international support. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Assad Must Be Punished

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Aug 27, 2013 History says don't do it. Most Americans say don't do it. But President Obama has to punish Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad's homicidal regime with a military strike -- and hope that history and the people are wrong. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.S. Promises ‘Consequences’ in Syria, Whatever U.N. Inspectors Find

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Aug 27, 2013 Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday promised action against Syria while a U.N. team scrambled to gather evidence amid sniper fire. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

A Statement of Peace, or an Epitaph

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Aug 6, 2013 August 6 marks 68 years since the United States committed what is arguably the single gravest act of terrorism that the world has ever known. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.S. Weighs Syrian Intervention, Despite the Consequences

William Pfaff / Truthdig May 8, 2013 The present debate in the United States over making policy for a Middle East that has been profoundly changed by the events of the past three years unhappily echoes past policies that failed. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Burning Questions About Intervention in Syria

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig May 7, 2013 For all the armchair generals advocating U.S. military intervention in Syria, I have a few questions. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Syria: U.S. Guns, Goggles and Military Intervention All on the Table

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig May 1, 2013 Seeking to clarify his "red line" position on the Syrian government's possible use of chemical weapons, President Obama said Tuesday that he would consider a "range of options," but he also urged patience. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Weapons of Mass Destruction

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