Andrew Tabler

The World

Why are US-made anti-tank missiles showing up in Syria?

American-made anti-tank missiles have shown up in videos from Syrian rebel groups. The videos could signal a shift in the US approach toward arming Syrian opposition forces. But is it too little, too late?

Why are US-made anti-tank missiles showing up in Syria?
Military personnel, believed to be Russian servicemen, march outside the Crimean city of Simferopol, March 4, 2014.

This is how Ukraine could end up derailing any progress in Syria

This is how Ukraine could end up derailing any progress in Syria
Free Syrian Army fighters carry a fellow fighter after he was wounded on the front line in Aleppo's Sheikh Saeed neighbourhood, September 21, 2013.

Syrian rebel coalition says no to government-in-exile, yes to Islam

Syrian rebel coalition says no to government-in-exile, yes to Islam

Bashar al-Assad on Charlie Rose

Bashar al-Assad on Charlie Rose

Washington Struggles to Find Allies in Syrian Opposition

Washington Struggles to Find Allies in Syrian Opposition

Wives of British and German Ambassadors Post YouTube Video Appeal to Syria's First Lady

The wives of the German and British ambassadors to the UN have released a video urging Syria's first lady to help end the bloodshed. The film, posted on YouTube, asks Asma Al-Assad to urge her husband, Bashar Al-Assad, to stop violent repression.

Wives of British and German Ambassadors Post YouTube Video Appeal to Syria's First Lady
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Syrian Leader Bashar al-Assad's Remaining Options

If Syria's president were to step down, it's not clear where he would flee. Mideast expert Andrew Tabler talks with host Lisa Mullins about the options still open for Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad.

Syrian Leader Bashar al-Assad's Remaining Options
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Harder US Line on Syria

The US has been pressing for tougher international sanctions against the Assad regime.

Harder US Line on Syria
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US considers sanctions against Assad

The World's Jeb Sharp looks at options available to the Obama Administration to pressure Syrian President Bashar al Assad to stop his violent crackdown against protestors and implement political reforms.

US considers sanctions against Assad
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Return to Damascus: Obama Will Appoint Ambassador

After four years with no official presence in Damascus, the Obama administration will reinstate an ambassador to Syria. The Takeaway talks to Andrew Tabler, a Syria expert with the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

Return to Damascus: Obama Will Appoint Ambassador