Osama Gharizi on U.S. Objectives in Syria

April 18, 2018 00:09:52
Osama Gharizi on U.S. Objectives in Syria
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Osama Gharizi on U.S. Objectives in Syria

Apr 18 2018 | 00:09:52

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Show Notes

From Lebanon, Osama Gharizi shares his analysis about the clarity of U.S. objectives after retaliatory missile strikes targeting the Assad regime’s suspected chemical weapons facilities. Gharizi says these strikes sent a signal to Assad and his allies that there are limits to U.S. and coalition intervention in Syria. In turn, these limits strengthen Russia, Turkey, and Iran’s roles as the diplomatic arbiters to negotiate a peace deal. Separately, Gharizi addresses the risks associated with the suggestion of setting up an Arab force in Syria that could create further obscurity in terms of U.S. intent and objectives versus those of Arab countries forming such a force.

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