Taking Syria Seriously
America’s current policy of providing non-lethal humanitarian assistance to Syrian opposition forces weakens their ability to end the conflict – and US influence. The US must adopt a more active, assertive policy in order to facilitate a peaceful transition in Syria and bolster regional stability.
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WASHINGTON, DC – The United States is rapidly approaching a critical juncture in its policy towards Syria. While opposition fighters have grown more capable in recent weeks, defeating President Bashar al-Assad’s forces will be difficult, if not impossible, without increased external military assistance. But America’s current policy focuses on providing the opposition with non-lethal humanitarian assistance. As a result, an increasingly bloody and protracted civil war is likely.