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Published on December 16, 2014 by Gary Grappo

Saving Syria May Mean Accepting Assad — For Now

Published first at Fikra Forum (Washington Institute for Near East Policy) on December 19, 2013

The U.S., Russia and other parties engaged in the Syrian crisis meet in Geneva next month to again seek a peaceful solution to that heartrending crisis. While insisting that Bashar al-Assad must go, the U.S., its Western allies and the Gulf States never had a clear plan for Syria. It is time these governments get […]

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US vs. Iran: Battle of Wills in the Gulf

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The Iran War has inflicted severe economic pain on Iran and political strain on the United States after six months. While the US relies on sanctions and a naval blockade, Iran’s leadership remains defiant, prioritizing retaliation over economic relief for its people. The conflict’s stalemate suggests no imminent resolution, prolonging the suffering in Iran and […]

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