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Maryland: Damascus

July 2, 2009 - 10:16 pm
NEWS FEED: Baltimore Reporter

Analysis: Syria’s Goose Lays a Golden Egg

By Robert Farrow

By Barry Rubin
Washington’s decision to return its ambassador to Syria is the latest stage in the present administration’s policy of engagement with Damascus. It relates most importantly to the US desire to secure Syrian cooperation in the build-up to the departure of American combat troops from urban areas in Iraq.
The decision is related to the [...]

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May 27, 2009 - 10:55 pm
NEWS FEED: Baltimore Reporter

Analysis: Damascus Gets What it Needs

By Robert Farrow

By Barry Rubin
In his letter to Congress announcing the renewal of US sanctions on Syria, President Barack Obama was specific regarding the reasons for his decision.
Syria, the President said, was “supporting terrorism, pursuing weapons of mass destruction and missile programs, and undermining US and international efforts with respect to the stabilization and reconstruction of Iraq.”
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April 28, 2009 - 11:16 pm
NEWS FEED: Baltimore Reporter

The Hamas Lobby

By Robert Farrow

By Barry Rubin
A meeting was meant to take place on Wednesday, April 22nd, in the Grimond Room at Portcullis House, adjoining the House of Commons in London. The planned meeting was titled “Talk with Hamas” and was meant to feature a video link to Damascus.
Khaled Mashaal, leader of Hamas, was supposed to address [...]

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