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. Push Into Syria Begs the Real Game Plan 424 August 25, 2015 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) on 24 August 2015 by Peter Hartcher (link to originallink to original) Translated from English 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:AustraliaCanadainternational relationsIraqIslamic Statemilitary interventionSyria Hot this week Block titleFeaturedAll time popularMore Austria: Musk Is Seeking Confrontation with Europe. It’s Time To Set Limits for Him October 29, 2026. Published in Der StandardThe EU must make reducing dependence on American tech companies one of its highest priorities. 0 Saudi Arabia: Is the US Pushing Lebanon Down a Dangerous Road? October 25, 2026. Published in Arab NewsThe [U.S.] has been displeased with the Lebanese government’s attempts to disarm Hezbollah. 0 China: By Closing Its Doors, Washington Puts Its Own Future at Risk October 27, 2026. Published in Global TimesRestrictions intended to hold others back often end up tying the hands of those who impose them. 0 Germany: Trump, Zelenskyy and Europe: Ukraine Sold Out and Abandoned October 26, 2026. Published in Die TageszeitungEurope has answered Trump’s shameful betrayal with nothing but hypocrisy. 0 Kenya: US’ Unconditional Support of Israel To Blame for Elusive Peace October 25, 2026. Published in The Standard 0 Topics Germany: Donald, Musk and the Question of Guilt October 31, 2026. Published in TazMusk claims that decisions on the Starshield program are made by the commander-in-chief, that is, Trump, who, in return, claims he has nothing to do with it. 0 Belgium: Social Media: Friend or Foe? October 30, 2026. Published in SoirmagThere are countless fake artificial intelligence videos and all sorts of made-up facts, often with the common goal of stirring up hate. 0 Austria: Musk Is Seeking Confrontation with Europe. It’s Time To Set Limits for Him October 29, 2026. Published in Der StandardThe EU must make reducing dependence on American tech companies one of its highest priorities. 0 Poland: MichaÅ‚ SzuÅ‚drzyÅ„ski: The Trump Paradox. His Actions Could Save NATO* October 29, 2026. Published in RzeczpospolitaCould it be that Trump's anti-NATO actions have made NATO stronger than ever before? 0 China: By Closing Its Doors, Washington Puts Its Own Future at Risk October 27, 2026. Published in Global TimesRestrictions intended to hold others back often end up tying the hands of those who impose them. 0 Germany: Trump, Zelenskyy and Europe: Ukraine Sold Out and Abandoned October 26, 2026. Published in Die TageszeitungEurope has answered Trump’s shameful betrayal with nothing but hypocrisy. 0 Egypt: A New US Model for Military Relations October 25, 2026. Published in Ahram OnlineThe new model is not based on a [U.S.] military withdrawal from the region. 0 Saudi Arabia: Is the US Pushing Lebanon Down a Dangerous Road? October 25, 2026. Published in Arab NewsThe [U.S.] has been displeased with the Lebanese government’s attempts to disarm Hezbollah. 0 Related Articles Germany: Trump Could Soon Stand alongside Putin October 25, 2026. Published in DeutschlandfunkUnder Donald Trump, the United States is no longer a reliable partner. Australia: Trump and Netanyahu Are Putting the World at Risk To Stay in Power October 16, 2026. Published in ABC News Australia Canada: The Unpleasant Logic of Live-Streaming Nidal Hasan’s Execution October 16, 2026. Published in National Post Australia: Trump Shifts Position on Ukraine as Fuel Prices Pose Existential Threat October 13, 2026. Published in ABC News Australia Canada: Carney Struggles To Know If He Should Back Trump on Russia, or Not October 13, 2026. Published in National Post Previous articleReal American HeroesNext articleThe Paradox of Hillary Clinton LEAVE A REPLY Cancel replyLog in to leave a comment