March 1, 2013

Weighing U.S.intervention: Syria vs. Congo

Michael O'Hanlon, Reuters

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While neither decision should be made lightly, there is a case for more assertive U.S. action in both Congo and Syria. These are now probably the world's two worst wars that Washington is doing little to address.

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TAGGED: DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC of Congo, M23, Barack Obama, United States, Syria, Congo, Africa

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