Shadi Hamid

The Syrian Debate from Around The Web

The Syrian Debate from Around The Web

As U.S., NATO mull military action against Syria, questions raised about legality

As U.S., NATO mull military action against Syria, questions raised about legality
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The US and NATO Mull Military Action Against Syria: But is it Legal?

The US and NATO Mull Military Action Against Syria: But is it Legal?

Egypt: Is This a Coup or a Popular Revolution?

Egypt: Is This a Coup or a Popular Revolution?

Military Coup Staged in Egypt, Morsi Ousted as President

Military Coup Staged in Egypt, Morsi Ousted as President

Examining the Situation in Egypt

Examining the Situation in Egypt

With 70,000 Syrians Dead, Why are Chemical Weapons the Game Changer?

With 70,000 Syrians Dead, Why are Chemical Weapons the Game Changer?
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Turkey Wants Greater US Role in Backing Syrian Rebels

Days of cross border shelling from Syria have Turkish officials increasingly frustrated with US policy on Syria. Shadi Hamid of the Brookings Institution's Doha Center says Turkish policymakers want the US to do more to aid the opposition.

Turkey Wants Greater US Role in Backing Syrian Rebels
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Violence in Arab World Prompts New Thinking About Uprisings

The anti-American protests spreading in the Middle East are causing many in the region to reconsider the long-term impact of the Arab Spring.

Violence in Arab World Prompts New Thinking About Uprisings

Egypt Election: No Clear Winner

The Muslim Brotherhood's candidate for Egyptian president, Mohammed Mursi, is likely to face former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq in a run-off vote, according to partial election results. Early counts put Mursi on about 26% and Shafiq at roughly 24 percent.

Egypt Election: No Clear Winner

Does Syrian crisis require international intervention?

Thousands of Syrians have been killed in what virtually everyone acknowledges is a civil war. But so far the international community has been unable to agree on even the most basic of international intervention — and that's frustrating many Syrians.

Does Syrian crisis require international intervention?

Should the US Intervene in Syria?

Should the US Intervene in Syria?

Moammar Gadhafi Reportedly Captured in Sirte

Moammar Gadhafi Reportedly Captured in Sirte

How Will Bin Laden's Death Affect Mid East Uprisings?

How Will Bin Laden's Death Affect Mid East Uprisings?

Revolution Blowback: More Tumult in Middle East

Revolution Blowback: More Tumult in Middle East