SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 17, 2013
Saudi Arabia has long urged the West to arm the Syrian rebels as they battle forces loyal to President Bashar Assad. In an interview with SPIEGEL, he explains why. He also says Europe should change its strategy in nuclear negotiations with Iran. more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 17, 2013
The US may soon begin delivering weapons to the rebels in Syria. But the situation in the war-torn country is massively complicated with extremists seeking to take advantage of the situation on both sides. Could Western arms prolong the suffering? By Susanne Koelbl, Kurt Pelda and Christoph Reuter more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 14, 2013
The United States has shifted its course on Syria following chemical weapons revelations, but international support is limited. Germany refuses to arm the insurgents, and Russia is openly critical of President Obama. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 13, 2013
A centuries-old stable just outside Beirut has become a refuge for young Syrian artists fleeing violence back home. It offers an insight into how Syria's creative class has become alienated from an uprising that many once supported. By Cathrin Schaer in Aley, Lebanon more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 03, 2013
With violent protests against the government of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan continuing in Turkey, both the US and Europe have called for calm. The demonstrations -- and the government's brutal response -- pose one of the greatest challenges yet to Erdogan's decade of power, say German commentators. more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 28, 2013
European Union foreign ministers have sought to sell their Syria compromise as a success. In reality, Monday's agreement is an abdication of leadership, once again proving that Europe cannot be taken seriously as an actor on the global stage. A Commentary by Ralf Neukirch more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 28, 2013
The civil war in Syria is increasingly dividing the Arab world along sectarian lines. The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has now charged into the fray, joining predominantly Shiite government forces in an effort to dislodge Sunni rebels from the key city of Qusair. By Julia Amalia Heyer and Christoph Reuter more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 28, 2013
EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels Monday failed to reach an agreement on extending the arms embargo on Syria. Beginning Saturday, member countries will be permitted to supply weapons and other military support to rebels, but all previous economic sanctions will remain in place. By Christoph Sydow more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 24, 2013
Despite desperate pleas from top Syrian insurgents, Western leaders remain reluctant to arm them. Though the European embargo is set to expire at the end of the month, political and legal considerations make aid for the rebels unlikely. By Matthias Gebauer and Ulrike Putz more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 23, 2013
Millions are fleeing from war and violence, but Europe is sealing itself off to those in need, a new report from Amnesty International alleged on Thursday. The human rights organization urged EU countries to act and save lives. By Theresa Breuer more... [ Comment ]
