Sunday, March 27, 2011

Chaos in Syria & Jordan Alarms U.S.

Mark Landler, New York Times
WASHINGTON — Even as the Obama administration defends the NATO-led air war in Libya, the latest violent clashes in Syria and Jordan are raising new alarm among senior officials who view those countries, in the heartland of the Arab world, as far more vital to American interests. Medics treated a wounded man, who later died, after security forces fired on protesters on Wednesday in Dara'a, Syria. Deepening chaos in Syria, in particular, could dash any remaining hopes for a Middle East peace agreement, several analysts said. It could also alter...

Source: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/2011/03/27/chaos_in_syria_amp_jordan_alarms_us_252752.html

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