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UN Inspectors to Syria
Many comparisons are being made between the Syrian and Iraqi circumstances regarding CW use. Some background on the Iraqi case. The UN first became involved in Iraqi CW use allegations during the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980’s. A small team … Continue reading
Posted in Iran, Iraq, Syria CW, WMD
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Syria CW Conundrum – Risks, Options, Consequences and Mitigation Measures
So far, Syrian chemical munitions seem to have been protected and have not been used by the Syrian government. There were reports of steps being taken to prepare them for use, but it seems Syria has walked back from that … Continue reading
Posted in Syria CW, Uncategorized, WMD
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Bashir CW Action will Unify Security Council – And NATO Will Bomb-And Iran?
NBC’s Pentagon correspondent Jim Miklaszewski (who has been working in the Pentagon longer than many of its current inhabitants have been alive) reported yesterday: “The Syrian military is prepared to use chemical weapons against its own people and is awaiting … Continue reading
Is Syria Playing Chicken with Chemical Weapons?
President Obama has publicly warned that any use by Syria of chemical weapons would have consequences. Reportedly US intelligence shows that CW related materials have been moved. It is unclear from the outside whether this indicates Syria has taken steps … Continue reading
Posted in Intelligence, Iran, Syria CW, WMD
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