Prolonging Assad’s Downfall in Syria Risks Regional Spillover

A dire outcome for Syria and the region are a certainty if the U.S. and Europe continue to wait the crisis out.

A New Moment of Opportunity for al Qaeda?

Zawahiri’s previous statements on the Arab Spring had been seemingly detached from the actual challenges facing Arab societies. His lastest communication, however, is concise, and seeks to imbue his organization with new initiative.