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Saturday, June 23, 2007 

Syria's opposition - the view from Washington

The Syrian opposition, and US policy in Syria:

Battling the Lion of Damascus, by Seth Wikas.

"He sheds light on past and potential missteps -- from strengthening already potent Islamist factions to mismanaging initiatives aimed at funding worthwhile opposition efforts -- that U.S. policymakers must avoid if they hope to help rather than hinder the Syrian opposition."

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