The Syria Dilemma (Boston Review Books)
Here is all the material that readers will need to join the argument about intervention in Syria -- which is turning out to be one of the most important political arguments of our time.(Michael Walzer, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton; author ofJust and Unjust WarsandArguing About War)Whether you support or oppose military intervention,The Syria Dilemmahighlights the ethical and moral dilemmas at the heart of the Syrian conflict. The editors have done an excellent job in collecting critical contributions by prominent scholars and foreign policy analysts. This book raises the moral level of debate on Syria. It is a must read.(Fawaz A. Gerges, Director of the Middle East Centre, London School of Economics; author ofObama and the Middle East: The End of America's Moment?)Wide-ranging and timely, this volume is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the Syrian tragedy, its significance, and the options available to the United States and the rest of the international community.(James L. Gelvin, Professor of History, UCLA; author ofThe Arab Uprisings: What Everyone Needs to KnowandDivided Loyalties: Nationalism and Mass Politics in Syria at the Close of Empire)