Human, geopolitical impact of Syrian war expanding to an international crisis

Human, geopolitical impact of Syrian war expanding to an international crisis

John J. Metzler UNITED NATIONS — The raging civil war in Syria has dominated headlines as well as both the debate and emotions at the UN General Assembly. But beyond the grisly statistics with over 100,000 people killed as well as the toxic political aftermath of chemical weapons use, there remain three other glaring, but […]

Creative diplomacy needed as conflict in Syria threatens its neighbors

Creative diplomacy needed as conflict in Syria threatens its neighbors

John J. Metzler UNITED NATIONS — Decrying a rising death toll and an escalation of violence, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly called yet again for progress towards a political transition to defuse Syria’s civil war, now in its third year. Though the resolution strongly condemns the Syrian government of Bashar Assad for its increased use […]