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After Assad: Syria’S Post-Conflict Reconstruction, H. M. Roff
After Assad: Syria’S Post-Conflict Reconstruction, H. M. Roff
Human Rights & Human Welfare
Simon Adams and Condoleezza Rice warn us that with the portended fall of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, the country could witness even more heinous crimes and, potentially, regional political fallout. These worries are not unfounded. However, what seems to be truly missing in their discussions is any mention of post-conflict reconstruction planning. This is unfortunate, as much handwringing is still occurring over "what to do" in Syria, and it will continue until there is a clear vision of what to do after this civil war. Syria's post-conflict reconstruction plan is—or should be—inherently tied to its current operational agenda.
Myths About Syria, James Pattison
Myths About Syria, James Pattison
Human Rights & Human Welfare
In my contribution, I want to focus on five fallacious claims and arguments that have been presented about the conflict in Syria. (Please note that this piece was written in Dec 2012).