PBS Newshour’s Scott Pelley interviews lawmakers about what the Congress Syria vote means today
Syria articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Syria. Syria is not a functioning democracy. The Syrian civil war is devastating the country and leading to widespread displacement and regional instability. Also check out our section on World Democracy and our articles on the Arab Spring and the Middle East.
Is American Government Trusted on Syria War?
After controversial Iraq invasion, it may be impossible for American government trusted on Syria
Defense Industry Lobbies for Syria War
Military contractors of all sorts spend lavishly on politicians supports and lobbies for Syria War
Analysis of Syria Vote by Noted Academics
Wikinews interviews Scott Lucas, Eyal Zisser, Majid Raizadeh about military intervention and their professional analysis of Syria
North Korea is Key Ally of Syria’s Assad
Key ally of Syria’s Assad who has few allies is North Korea’s Kim Jong Un who gives full backing
Jon Stewart Questions Validity of Obama ‘Red Line’
Newly returned host of Daily Show and comedian Jon Stewart questions validity of Obama and Congress on their competence related to Syria decision
Noam Chomsky: Attack on Syria is War Crime
Writer and historian Noam Chomsky: Attack on Syria calls for US to pull back despite the odds
One Look at the President’s Syria Gamble
The Economist looks at the reasoning behind Obama asking Congress to decide on Syria gamble
The Connected March on Washington and Syria
History should remind us that our first duty to democracy begins at home: A look at the March on Washington and Syria
Syria Refugees Pouring Into Iraq’s Anbar and Kurdistan
In dramatic turn, Syria refugees pouring into Iraq only years after the flow had gone other way