Hands Off Syria?
Just as Syria comprises a more complex society than the other Arab countries that are currently in the throes of political transition, so it has more complex external relations. As a result, any attempt at decisive military intervention would be not only difficult, but also extremely risky.
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WASHINGTON, DC – More than any of the previous events in the Arab Spring, Syria’s turmoil has presented serious difficulties for Western policymakers. Just as Syria comprises a more complex society than the other Arab countries currently in the throes of political transition, so, too, are its external relations more complex. As a result, any attempt at decisive military intervention would be not only difficult, but also extremely risky.