Where Is Happening In Syria?

SOMETHING AFOOT: In the wake of a U.S. commando helicopter raid in Syria’s border village of Sukariyah, three seemingly unrelated events are telling observers that something is afoot in Damascus. (Image by Newscom)

What is Assad's Next Move?
-- Middle East Times

Not a week goes by now without Syria showing up on the radar. In fact, after I analyzed the recent slew of incidents and their possible interpretations in my article last week titled "It is Clutch Time for Syria," this week brought new puzzling developments.

It all started with the U.S. raid in Syrian territory that allegedly targeted a major al-Qaida in Iraq recruiter, Abu Ghadiyah. While this happened five years too late, the timing seems odd.

Interestingly, an Arab diplomat based in Beirut told the Saudi news Web site Elaph.com that the U.S. operation was not only destined to target al-Qaida facilitators but also to send a clear warning to Damascus. Indeed, the diplomat affirmed that Washington wanted to tell Syria not to think about invading Lebanon again.

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My Comment: Read the post. If Olivier Guitta theory is accurate, Syria is preparing for war .... a frightening prospect for all in the Middle East.