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The SETA Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research held a discussion about the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria. Panelists talked about the potential impact on the region re…

Foreign policy analysts and government officials participated in a panel discussion on U.S. policy toward Syria and Iran, with a focus on nonproliferation law compliance, at the Foundation f…

Panelists talked about potential legal repercussions for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who was accused of committing war crimes against citizens of Syria as he attempted to maintain his …

Experts analyzed the actions of about Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s role in his nation’s civil war and whether he can play a role in the country’s future.

The Washington Institute for Near East Policy hosted a discussion on Russian military buildup in Syria. They considered what a Russian presence means for the multifaceted Syrian opposition, …

Middle East politics and policy experts talked about the Obama administration’s strategy toward combating Islamic State* militants in Syria and Iraq. Topics included U.S. and coalition succe…

Middle East policy experts talked about President Obama’s plan to combat ISIS* and the U.S. effort to establish a reliable partner in Syria to fight both ISIS and President Assad’s regime in…

Former British Foreign Secretary David Miliband and former U.S. Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford talked about humanitarian efforts in Syria. Mr. Miliband urged members of the United Nations S…

Syrian opposition leaders and experts on Syria talked about political and economic reform for the country since he start of protests against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government in …

Washington Institute for Near East Policy defense and Middle East analysts talked about their report on Syria’s military opposition groups as well as the potential implications of a U.S. str…

Two Middle East scholars assessed the Obama administration’s decision to provide military assistance to the Syrian rebels. Marc Lynch said that the U.S. could not stop the civil war while An…

Andrew Tabler talked about Middle East policy, focusing on American policy toward Syria. Topics discussed included Russia and China’s vetoing of United Nations actions on Syria, how the Assa…

Panelists discussed ongoing violence and political unrest in Syria, as well as options for a possible resolution. Topics included U.S. sanctions against the country’s largest commercial bank…

Washington Institute for Near East Policy researchers talked about President Obama’s previous day speech on U.S. policy in the Middle East. The panelists all agreed that President Obama shou…

Andrew Tabler talked about the latest developments in Syria, and he also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the causes of the current upheaval, Syri…

Panelists spoke about shifting political structures and relations in Lebanon, changes by the Obama administration in U.S. policy toward Syria, and the potential impact of U.S. Middle East po…