Tag Archives: Islamists

In Syria, Western Illusions Lead to Ill-Advised Action

Posted on March 23, 2013 by jonathanspyer

PJ Media, 23/3: The signs are now unmistakable: both openly and behind the scenes, a major Western effort to bring the Syrian civil war to a close with the defeat of the Assad regime is now underway. This is being … Continue reading →

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Syria’s War within a war

Posted on February 2, 2013 by jonathanspyer

Jerusalem Post, 2/2/13 Clashes between Kurds, Islamist rebels point to increasing fragmentation of Syria A civil war within a civil war has been under way for the last two weeks in the small Syrian-Kurdish border town of Sere Kaniye, in … Continue reading →

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The Revolt of Islam in Syria

Posted on December 15, 2012 by jonathanspyer

Jerusalem Post, 14/12 The United States this week became the latest country to recognize the Syrian National Coalition, formed in Qatar a month ago, as the legitimate leadership of the Syrian opposition. The formation of a joint military council aligned … Continue reading →

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