Comments on: Conflict in Syria

By: Who are the Syrian rebels? - The Musings of the Big Red Car

Who are the Syrian rebels? - The Musings of the Big Red Car — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:29:54 +0000

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By: JLM

JLM — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:40:00 +0000

In reply to William Mougayar.

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You are so right.

The involvement of Hezbollah, Al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations are on different sides apparently but really they are all against the US in some form or fashion.

It is a very complex issue.

If Iran were to make hay in Syria the cause of terrorism would receive a shot in the arm.

BRC
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By: William Mougayar

William Mougayar — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:35:00 +0000

You didn’t mention the Hezbollah factor who are Syria’s allies and have been fighting for the Assad regime. They are an important factor because if the Syrian’s current regime “wins” (whatever that means), that will embolden Hezbollah further and they will turn their attention to the Israeli border and continue to apply the spectre of military threat pressure there, which will continue to delay or complicate the current conflict.

So, there is a strategic implication for the US related to the outcome of this current conflict. The dynamics on the ground are fairly complex, and it will require a lot of smartness for anyone involved from the outside.

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Sooner or Later, You Have to Make A Decision | Points and Figures — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:39:04 +0000

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