Syria
Assad’s transformation from potential knight to villain in the eyes of the West
Britain's view of President Assad has transformed over the years, but the West still hasn't learnt lessons about supporting dictators around the world.
Obama administration’s aim to strike Syria divides opinion
President Obama is pursuing a course of military action against Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria. Here is a round-up of the debate over intervention in Syria.
Syria debate – poisoning the well and dragging into the gutter
The Syria debate shows that since the Iraq War politicians and the public have become less inclined to accept the word of those in authority.
Syria: If Britain is unwilling to help the rebels, it should open its doors to Syrian refugees
Welcoming Syrian refugees to Britain would go some way to dissipating the idea that yesterday was all about politicking, rather than the lives of innocent people in a warzone.
Parliament has sent a clear message to Assad: he can go on killing without fear of British reaction
Future historians studying Britain’s decline and retreat from global responsibility and relevance may view Miliband as a pivotal figure.
Why Cameron lost the vote on Syria
For days, weeks, if not months ahead the reasons why David Cameron lost last night’s vote on Syria will be chewed over by everyone from academics to those at the Dog and Duck meeting for a Friday night pint.