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To day or not to day #88: Assad is stronger now he is the only one in Syria whom the world can do business with - He gave up half the country to the opposition, but Assad's pragmatism is a relief. His cooperative attitude comes while the West in utter confusion over Syria. Source: Het Financieele Dagblad, Saturday 30 November 2013. Essay by Leo Quarters, Arabist and consultant for companies operating in the Middle East. |