02-21-2014, 02:37 PM
Many things have changed, and many have remained the same, since this thread was started.
-Syria's destroying chemical weapons with the oversight of an international group.
-The US's relationship with Iran is more open than it has been in decades under its new leader, but there are still trust issues and ups and downs.
-Israel continues to view Iran and Syria as a threat and Netanyahu remains disappointed in the US's lack of support (IMO).
-Assad is still in power in Syria.
-The rebels are still fighting for that power and the Al-Qaeda factions amongst them are still fighting for power amongst themselves - as confirmed by independent investigative bodies in the country.
-Russia and China remain allied with Syria against foreign intervention in its civil war.
-Syrian civilians are still dying at the hands of both the loyalist and rebel troops, with millions having fled the country - causing immigration problems for neighboring countries.
So, where does the US stand today?
-Syria's destroying chemical weapons with the oversight of an international group.
-The US's relationship with Iran is more open than it has been in decades under its new leader, but there are still trust issues and ups and downs.
-Israel continues to view Iran and Syria as a threat and Netanyahu remains disappointed in the US's lack of support (IMO).
-Assad is still in power in Syria.
-The rebels are still fighting for that power and the Al-Qaeda factions amongst them are still fighting for power amongst themselves - as confirmed by independent investigative bodies in the country.
-Russia and China remain allied with Syria against foreign intervention in its civil war.
-Syrian civilians are still dying at the hands of both the loyalist and rebel troops, with millions having fled the country - causing immigration problems for neighboring countries.
So, where does the US stand today?