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Some intelligence sources claiming Al-Qaeda is financed in part by the Syrian regime itself even as it fights it. Double game to taint the rebels as terrorists and extremist. Source...

Nicely said. However, me and you may agree on what you've stated. But you won't get the rest of the world to agree on that. Through out history, there were allies and foes. Before Britain had become an empire from ocean to ocean, different factions were and remained supported by one group or...

Completely disagree and find your argument contradicting to another post regarding the support of Israel. Your arguments may have had a merit back in 15th century, but not today. We can't support Israel then say hands off because this will simply point the finger back at us. As I've emphasized...

I'm sure we as individuals have our hearts with those innocent civlians trapped in the midst of the war. We may not be able to do alot, but our institutions could have made a difference. I beg to differ that we can isolate the ME from our current life. They are the largest oil supplier. Even...

I can be anything but cynical right now about Syria. Are they friends, are they foes? It seems when they needed our help the most, when perhaps there were a glimpse of hope Syria could have been a good ally. We turned our back. Then we put our hands up in the air and decried Mujahedin. All a...

I believe Hamas had already broken ties with Iran when Mursi was elected as President in Egypt. The story you've quoted are of typical clashes that occur on daily basis in Lebanon. Qatar is still recovering from Mursi's outcast by the Saudis, and they are probably a little bit more busy now...

Two interesting news on Syria: 1. Report of Polio outbreak http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24854920 "Europe could be at risk from polio following a recent outbreak in Syria, according to infectious disease experts. Two doctors in Germany have written to the Lancet journal warning that the...

I wouldn't jump on this wagon yet. Until now, no one knows exactly what is happening in Sinai. In fact, I've never heard of MB, tribes wars or anything else there until about 6 months ago. Some speculate this is tribal wars, others say it is because of Palestinian tunnels. Some say it is about...

I am not sure anyone knows what the Egyptian army is doing. I have to believe the Egyptian military branch itself doesn't know what it is trying to do! However, I know for a fact that the Saudis are in full support of Gen. Sissi regardless of what the US and other nations say. I also know that...

Not necessarily desperate, but possibly a fluke. This is not the first time Assad forces had used chemical agents in the war, but it is the largest ever. It could have been an under estimation of the world response, or an error in the amount of chemicals loaded on the war head. US had vetoed...

I am going to focus on few matters pertaining to the US security. I don't think Syria in itself has any interest for Canada. This is big nations game, and I feel Canada is not in this game. Lets take two scenarios since the beginning of the uprising in Syria (both scenarios will disregard the...

I'd disagree in that assessment. If it wasn't for Bashar hardheaded approach, Syria would not have been dragged into this. Anywhere you see chaos, there will be extremists. Extremism survives on fear and hopelessness. In fact, I see the Syrian regime a major contributing factor in increasing...

Bashar is our best friend? Really? His regime had been funneling fighters to Iraq and Lebanon for many years now. Just because there are now more extreme elements in Syria , that Bashar ends up sounding like a good guy! Man who uses missiles against his own people in my opinion is unreliable (if...

US Congress preparing bills to support the Syrian opposition and possibly establishing safe zones: Source: http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/world-report/2013/03/28/congress-takes-action-on-syria-when-president-obama-wont

a side news on Iran, they blocked VPN access to the outside world: Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/10/iran-blocks-vpn-filters-internet/

The way E.R. Campbell had explained it is more in line. However, I'd add that the West does not comprehend how the East thinks. In particular, I find the West at odds with Latin America, and ME. The culture is different, how people perceive things are different in these regions are different...

Western intervention or lack of it is one of the primary causes for the rise of extremism. Just like we've seen in Afghanistan (intervene), Iran (no intervene), Lebanon (no intervene), Iraq (intervene), Bosnia (no intervene). It seems like the "West" intervenes or does not intervene at the wrong...

Considering the source, I'm going to see there is no basis for it. Saudi media outlets are the least dependent in terms of real facts.

I would hate to speculate on a man's life. However, if NBC had requested the blackout then they likely know where he is located, but unable to reach him. He could possibly be with a group that got surrounded by the Syrian army and unable to make further communications until they break out.

Among others: 2007 Interview published with Dr. Jill Dekker: http://www.newenglishreview.org/Jerry_Gordon/Syria%27s_Bio-Warfare_Threat%3A_an_interview_with_Dr._Jill_Dekker/ I quote from that interview: "Contrary to how the US State Department and other agencies tend to downplay the...