We also had a long talk with Joshua Landis on Assad, Alewites, and the future of Syria.
To catch up on the week at a glance, here’s a review of what we posted on the SD bulletin:
Monday: Battles Encircling Capital Disrupt Life in Damascus; Syria Sparks New Fighting in Lebanon
Tuesday: US Set to Boost Ties with Opposition; Fears Rise Over Al Qaeda in Syria, as Islamist Fighters Gain Ground
Wednesday: Syrian Opposition Boosted in Morocco; Alewite Massacre Stokes Sectarian Fears
Thursday: Russia Shifts on Syria, Says Assad is Losing Control;US Outlines Plans for Patriot Missiles to Turkish Border
Friday: US Officials Say Syria Has Prepared Chemical Bombs; Children at the “Edge of Starvation”
Have a great weekend and keep thinking deeply. – The Syria Deeply Team
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