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Spillover effects for Iraq, Turkey, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. from the civil war in Syria- Sept-Nov. 2012 and by 2014
05/21/2011
The Syrian civil war is spilling over into Iraq. Iraq is unable to protect its airspace from being used by Iran to ship supplies to the Assad regime, or to prevent Turkey's warplanes from using Iraqi airspace to attack Kurdish separatists. There is also a danger of a Sunni-Shiite conflict being exacerabated by former Sunni insurgents in Iraq joining up with Sunni refugees from Syria. The Maliki government in Iraq is moving closer to Iran as the Syrian civil war escalates and brings Sunnis together against the Assad regime. Turkey is also seeing the effects of a flow of refugees on its border with Syria. The Obama administration has been slow to respond to the rapidly developing situation as it concentrates on a complete withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq with the lack of agreement on a residual U.S. troop presence. This leaves the U.S. less than the minimum leverage that is needed just as the sectarian divisions are worsening, after years of investing resources in the region. With the EU countries focussed on economic problems, and the Obama administration's lack of active support for the Free Syria movement, the broader involvement of Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Russia in the region, the situation is likely to lead to an international crisis without U.S. leadership.
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Wall Street Journal 10.10.2013
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Washington Post 10.25.2013
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Washington Post 10.30.2013
The Iraqi Prime Ministerâs Plea to Americans
New York Times 10.29.2013
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Iraqi, U.S. Forces Trade Barbs Over Failures
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Mosul Falls to ISIS, Endangering Iraq’s Democracy
New York Times 06.11.2014
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New York Times 06.11.2014
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New York Times 06.11.2014
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New York Times 06.13.2014
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New York Times 06.23.2014
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New York Times 06.22.2014
Relief Over U.S. Exit From Iraq Fades as Reality Overtakes Hope
New York Times 06.22.2014
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Answering a Cleric’s Call, Iraqi Shiites Take Up Arms
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After Opening Way to Rebels, Turkey Is Paying Heavy Price
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Turkish Inaction on ISIS Advance Dismays the U.S.
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Outlook Darkens for Syria Refugees in Turkey
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Kurdish Forces Declare Victory in Kobani
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Gen. Martin Dempsey Leaves a Legacy of Caution
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Turkey Riles U.S. Ally in Fight Against Jihadists
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NATO Signals Support for Turkey After Terror Attacks
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U.S. to Defend New Syria Force From Assad Regime
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Russia Buildup Seen as Fanning Flames in Syria
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Russia’s legislature authorizes Putin to use military force in Syria - The Washington Post
Washington Post 09.30.2015
Some of the Arab States Have Admitted Many From Syria
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A Fragile Iraq Faces New Perils From Syriaâs War
New York Times 09.24.2012
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New York Times 09.23.2012
Arab Spring Proves a Harsh Test for Obamaâs Diplomatic Skill
New York Times 09.24.2012
Obama and Clinton Arrive for United Nations Session
New York Times 09.24.2012
New Syria Envoy Gives Bleak Appraisal
New York Times 09.24.2012
Egypt Leader Reasserts Nation's Role in Mideast
Wall Street Journal 09.26.2012
Alan Dershowitz: The Message Obama Should Have Sent
Wall Street Journal 09.26.2012
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New York Times 09.26.2012
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Wall Street Journal 09.30.2012
Syria's Kurds Build Enclaves as War Rages
Wall Street Journal 10.03.2012
Turkey Fires Artillery Into Syria in Retaliation for Civilian Deaths
New York Times 10.03.2012
Turkey Strikes Syria, Adds War Powers
Wall Street Journal 10.05.2012
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Wall Street Journal 10.04.2012
Russia denounces Turkish seizure of Syrian aircraft with 17 Russians aboard - The Washington Post
Washington Post 10.11.2012
Turkey Forces Syrian Plane to Land
New York Times 10.10.2012
Jihadists Receiving Most Arms Sent to Syrian Rebels
New York Times 10.14.2012
U.S. Presses Iraq on Iran Flights Thought to Carry Arms
New York Times 09.05.2012
Iran Supplying Syrian Military via Iraq Airspace
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Wall Street Journal 10.18.2012
For Clinton as Top Diplomat, Tumultuous Closing Chapter
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New York Times 11.13.2012
Turkey Recognizes Rebel Group as Head of Syria
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Middle East Challenges Obamaâs âLight Footprintâ
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Sunni Leaders Gaining Clout in Mideast
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NATO Sets Air Defense Battery in Turkey
Wall Street Journal 12.05.2012
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U.S. Guards Turkey From Syrians
Wall Street Journal 02.05.2013
Senate Panel Examines Benghazi Attack
New York Times 02.07.2013
Wall Street Journal 02.08.2013
White House Tensions Over Syria Exposed in Hearing
New York Times 02.07.2013
An Exhibition on Turkeyâs Past Resonates
New York Times 02.08.2013
Richard Cohen: On Syria, Obama looks the other way - The Washington Post
Washington Post 02.12.2013
In Syria, new influx of weapons to rebels tilts the battle against Assad - The Washington Post
Washington Post 02.24.2013
U.S. moves toward providing direct aid to Syrian rebels - The Washington Post
Washington Post 02.27.2013
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New York Times 03.15.2013
Militant Kurds Declare Truce With Turkey
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