Syrian protesters march in the northeastern town
of Qamishli on April 1
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Raw Intelligence Report: A View from Syria
Editor’s Note: What follows is raw insight from a
STRATFOR source in Syria. The following does not reflect STRATFOR’s
view, but provides a perspective on the situation in Syria.
People are scared. An understatement, no doubt, but my friends — both
foreign and Syrian — are worried about the developments. Almost all of
my foreign friends are leaving and many have moved departing flights up
in light of the recent events. Most Syrians don’t have this option and
are weighing their options should sustained protests move to inner
Damascus. Everyone is thinking along their sect even if they aren’t open
about it. Much of the violence is attributed by Syrians to these
mysterious “armed gangs.” Many are still placing hope in “Habibna”
(literally “Our Love,” a nickname for the president) to bring about
enough reforms to placate the demonstrators...
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Dispatch: The Syrian Paradox
Analyst Reva Bhalla examines the domestic and international pressures on the Syrian regime as protests and crackdowns intensify.
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