CIAO DATE: 08/2014
March 2014
The key to ending the crisis in Syria is a better understanding of local players and power dynamics. By viewing the conflict through a local prism, the United States and its Western allies can help build a coherent, capable, and legitimate opposition, which is an essential ingredient for any political transition or even negotiations.
Resource link: Zooming in on Syria: Adapting US Policy to Local Realities [PDF] - 271K