Military action by the US, France and Britain at least offered an opportunity for political progress, but that was not takenFollowing the recent debate on the use of chemical attacks in Syria, someone asked on Twitter what was missing from the conversation. A one-word response came from a prominent Syrian activist and campaigner: “Syrians”. This echoes the feelings of many people I have spoken to inside Syria, including my family.The recent discussion among western decision-makers has been mainly focused on deterring future chemical attacks in Syria. While this objective is no doubt important, not much has been said to reflect what is wanted by the civilians who have been targeted by the Assad regime and its backers for nearly seven years – and that’s a solution that can protect them and lead to a negotiated settlement. Continue reading…
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