Syria in the crosshairs
Following an alleged chemical attack, international military action gains new momentum.
A Free Syrian Army fighter walks past a torn poster amid the rubble in the old city of Aleppo, Syria, on August 27, 2013. REUTERS/Muzaffar Salman
Western allies are preparing for possible military action against Syria. Syrian opposition leaders say they were told strikes against President Bashar al-Assad’s regime could happen within days. The shift comes after reports of chemical weapons use against civilians emerged. Despite government denials, the Arab League is backing the allies’ judgment that the regime was responsible. As the military option nears, we ask: what will it accomplish?
In this episode of The Stream, we speak with:
Ambassador Kurt Volker @KVolker
Former US Ambassador to NATO
Omar Hossino
Contributor, Syria Deeply
Dr. Simon Adams @SimonAdamsR2P
Executive Director, Global Centre for Responsibility to Protect
Camille Otrakji @CamilleOtrakji
Syria Commentator
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Published On 29 Aug 2013