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Dead End: Assad's roadmap to peace turns into a war cry

Published January 7th, 2013 - 13:31 GMT

What was supposed to be President Bashar al-Assad’s address outlining a roadmap to peace in Syria, transmuted into a war cry; a Turkish model for the Middle East; and religious dialogue in Saudi? Not really.
Some would say this street sign sums up Assad's 'Roadmap to Peace'.
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Arab Saga [2]
Assad peace roadmap mutates into his war cry
What was supposed to be President Bashar al-Assad’s national address outlining a roadmap to peace in Syria, transmuted today into a war cry.
Susie's Big Adventure [3]
When Religious Debate Becomes a Capital Offense
I find the religious aspect of living in Saudi Arabia very confusing. Muslims tell me all the time that questions are encouraged in Islam, yet getting satisfactory answers is an entirely separate matter. I have also found that when I ask questions, people often seem offended or insulted at the thought that I would question something they believe in.
Lee's Blog [4]
Amman sinks
A massive rain has hit Amman, Jordan hard. see the pics here.
Eye on the East [5]
What Turkish Model for the Middle East?
While it used to be an amazing model of democracy and Islam working together, in recent years, Turkey has witnessed a series of political transformations moving it away from the shining democratic model many once took it to be.
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Links:
[1] http://www.albawaba.com
[2] http://arabsaga.blogspot.com/2013/01/assad-peace-roadmap-mutates-into-his.html
[3] http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2013/01/when-religious-debate-becomes-capital.html
[4] http://leewritings.wordpress.com/2013/01/07/amman-sinks/
[5] http://eyeontheeast.org/2013/01/06/what-turkish-model-for-the-middle-east/