https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/11/24/its-time-to-support-the-syrian-opposition/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 05:23:16 -0400<![CDATA[In recent days, France, Britain and Turkey have stepped into the diplomatic vacuum to recognize a newly formed opposition that is broadly representative of all Syrians. The United States should follow their lead and then vet and arm the unified group with defensive weapons on the condition that it pursues an inclusive post-Assad framework. The United States and its allies should also consider establishing a no-fly zone to protect the innocent. America’s weight and influence are needed. Leaving this to regional powers, whose interests are not identical to ours, will only exacerbate the deepening sectarianism.]]>Sat, 24 Nov 2012 10:05:45 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/11/24/its-time-to-support-the-syrian-opposition-n97755