East Quote by Reza Aslan

It is no exaggeration to say that Syria holds the key for nearly all of America's foreign policy goals in the Middle East. As…

— Reza Aslan

First of all, I don't believe that the United States has any strategic interest in Syria. I think, from a strategic point of view,…

— John Mearsheimer

I think most of the Washington foreign policy establishment exists in a fantasy world when it comes to Syria. They fundamentally don't understand that…

— Chris Murphy

It's quite clear the Syrian regime in Syria, as the Iraqi regime in Iraq is benefiting from America's effort to destroy opposition forces in…

— Joshua Landis

A comprehensive Syria strategy, ideally one that's more than 280 characters, remains a key requirement to protect U.S. interests in the Middle East.

— Ted Lieu

I think Syria is in a particularly sensitive geopolitical position in terms of the politics of the Middle East.

— Edward Luck

Syria is geographically and politically in the middle of the Middle East.

— Bashar al-Assad

Syria is Iran's only ally in the Arab world. It's their route to the sea.

— Mitt Romney

Syria is geographically and politically in the middle of the Middle East. That is why we are in contact with most of the problems…

— Bashar al-Assad

The world has to save Syria. I mean, this has dramatic implications for the entire region, globally.

— John F. Kerry

Syria is ready to cooperate and coordinate all efforts, whether regional or international, to combat terrorism

— Walid Muallem

For America to get more entangled militarily in Syria is a serious step, and we have to do so making absolutely certain that we…

— Barack Obama