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What's the Future for US Diplomacy in Syria?
As the flow of refugees from Syria's civil war continues, peace talks have been delayed again. The Obama Administration is taking heat for not using military action against the Assad regime, which is supported by Russia. We look at the options.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenAs the flow of refugees from Syria's civil war continues, peace talks have been delayed again. The Obama Administration is taking heat for not using military action against the Assad regime, which is supported by Russia. We look at the options.
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Photo: Secretary of State John Kerry delivers remarks on Syria at a press conference on December 18, 2015, at the United Nations in New York City. (US State Department)
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