Sign in Welcome! Log into your account your username your password Forgot your password? Get help Create an account Create an account Welcome! Register for an account your email your username A password will be e-mailed to you. Password recovery Recover your password your email A password will be e-mailed to you. The Ruins I Saw in Syria Stand as a Rebuke to Western Inaction 193 May 1, 2018 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Published in The Guardian (United Kingdom) on 1 May 2018 by Diana Darke (link to originallink to original) Translated from by . Edited by . Back To Origin This post appeared on the front page as a direct link to the original article with the above link . Tags:Bashar AssadFranceSyriaUnited Kingdom Hot this week Block titleFeaturedAll time popularMore Saudi Arabia: US-Iran Talks and GCC Priorities March 26, 2026. Published in Arab News 0 Germany: Donald Trump’s Defeat in the Iran War April 1, 2026. Published in Frankfurter RundschauU.S. President Donald Trump has already lost his war against the mullah regime. 0 Ghana: What an Unfair World: The ‘Disunited’ United Nations Exposed by Ongoing Wars April 1, 2026. Published in GhanaWebThe hypocrisy of global powers is glaring. 0 Nigeria: Middle East Crisis and African Economies March 26, 2026. Published in The SunThe time has come for Africa to break free from the paradox of being rich in crude oil yet vulnerable in energy security. 0 Taiwan: Is Being Too Pro-American in Taiwan’s Interests? April 1, 2026. Published in UDNSince America is Taiwan’s “Uncle Sam,” it should take better care of Taiwan. America does not, however. 0 Topics India: How the Iran War Is a Losing Game for America — and for All April 1, 2026. Published in FirstpostEven as Washington may call and claim victory, notional or real, the global pain of the brash and so-called bold and illegal strikes will be real for years to come. 0 Ghana: What an Unfair World: The ‘Disunited’ United Nations Exposed by Ongoing Wars April 1, 2026. Published in GhanaWebThe hypocrisy of global powers is glaring. 0 Saudi Arabia: Regional Quartet Offer Trump a Final Off-Ramp April 1, 2026. Published in Arab NewsA negotiated deal remains possible. Both sides will have to make compromises but that route must be explored extensively. 0 Canada: Colorado’s Progressives Probably Wish They Had a Notwithstanding Clause Right about Now April 1, 2026. Published in National Post 0 Ireland: War in the Middle East Has Cooled Enthusiasm of Conservatives for an Irish Trump April 1, 2026. Published in Irish Times 0 Germany: Donald Trump’s Defeat in the Iran War April 1, 2026. Published in Frankfurter RundschauU.S. President Donald Trump has already lost his war against the mullah regime. 0 Taiwan: Is Being Too Pro-American in Taiwan’s Interests? April 1, 2026. Published in UDNSince America is Taiwan’s “Uncle Sam,” it should take better care of Taiwan. America does not, however. 0 Mexico: Why Support Cuba? March 31, 2026. Published in La JornadaOn the Caribbean island, people are dying because of Donald Trump’s cruelty. 0 Related Articles Israel: Faced with Diplomatic Impotence, War against Iran Is Legitimate March 5, 2026. Published in Israel HayomUltimately, only Donald Trump will decide when the war ends. Ireland: The Irish Times View on the UK and the US: the ‘Special Relationship’ Sours February 2, 2026. Published in Irish Times Saudi Arabia: US Shift in Syria Signals New Era in Ties with Turkey January 26, 2026. Published in Arab News Saudi Arabia: Transitional Dualism and the Role Required of America December 19, 2025. Published in Asharq Al-Awsat Israel: Israel Cannot Let Trump Set Syria Policy by Default November 17, 2025. Published in Israel HayomIt also seems the days have passed when Americans would consult with Israel, ask its opinion, and coordinate their moves in the region with it. Previous articleTrump’s Flawed Strategy on How To Deal with the WTONext articleWhat Kind of Signal Did the Rocket Strikes in Damascus Send the Kremlin? LEAVE A REPLY Cancel replyLog in to leave a comment