The Syria paradox "Syria - where protests began at roughly the same time as in Libya - remains in a vicious civil war, and the fighting seems very far from over. One reason for this is simple: Syria's economy was designed to all but prevent a broad coalition from forming against Assad's regime. "
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Shortlist Date:
Wednesday, 23 May 2012 - 2:37pm
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