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Syria
Why China Misses the Unipolar Moment
For Beijing, Syria shows the perils of not having a global hegemon to rely on.
Why Obama Should Work with Iran on Syria Now
The Russian offer gives the U.S. to engage with Iran on a host of regional issues, including Syria.
Do Chemical Weapons Threaten US Extended Deterrence in Asia?
If the U.S. doesn’t respond to Syria’s chemical weapons use, will its Asian allies doubt its commitment to them?
Will Russia Regret “Owning” Syria?
Putin has established Russia as Assad’s patron. As the US can attest, that’s not all it’s cracked up to be.
Syrian Rebels Attack Chinese Diplomats, Embassy
Rebel forces vow to attack Beijing’s embassy in Damascus. Already a sniper has targeted its ambassador.
Attacking Syria Won’t Deter North Korea
The potential US intervention in Syria reaffirms the wisdom of Pyongyang’s WMD acquisition.
Insecurity Drives China’s Syria Policy
China’s own sense of vulnerability, not its rivalry with the US, accounts for its opposition to a Syrian intervention.
The Orwellian Debate Over Isolationism
“The great George would have a field day with the debate over whether to intervene in Syria.”
Does the President Have the Power to Protect US Allies?
Obama going to Congress on Syria raises questions about America’s commitments to allies in Asia.
Russia’s Aircraft Carrier to Visit Syrian Naval Base
Russia’s only aircraft carrier will make a port call at Moscow’s small Tartus naval base in Syria in December.
Chemical Weapons are NOT WMDs
Chemical weapons are the one type of unconventional weapon with which naval crews can cope.
Putin’s Russia: The Pretend Great Power
Putin has tried to portray Russia as having re-emerged as a great power. As Syria reveals, this is a façade.