Syria: It is quite complicated. Look at Egypt now.
The Islamists and radicals are taking over the country.
It is reported that many intellectuals - many of whom
were in the Arab Spring front line hoping for democracy -
are very discouraged and wanting to emigrate to
the US and other countries. Unfortunately, the news from
Syria is not all good. The Arab unrest there may unleash
a theocratic tyranny/dictatorship worse than Bashar al-Assad.
US/France/GB is turning their back on someone whom
they've been courting for years. At the same time, Russia
is drawing a line in the sand against the West by continuing
supporting al-Assad. Iran is arming to the teeth including
possible nuclear weapon development,
playing chicken with our Navy and threatens the
Strait of Hormuz.
It'll be a rough ride for all of us...
