Nir Boms

Journalist, Writer, Middle East Analyst

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Syrian Peace Overtures: Timing is Everything

May 12th, 2008 · No Comments · Middle East, Syria

1/9/2005
Nir Boms and Elliot Chodoff
Since he abruptly returned from Britain to Syria five years ago to inherit the regime from his ailing father, thirty-six year old Syrian strongman Basher al-Assad has rarely smiled in public. After all - running Syria is a serious business. But lately, it seems that Assad is showing the world a [...]

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Deceptive Damascus

May 11th, 2008 · No Comments · Islam and Democracy, Middle East, Syria

By Elliot Chodoff and Nir Boms
June 15, 2007
The Syrian regime, which brooks no opposition at home, supports terrorists of all varieties abroad and eliminates foreign political leaders who have the temerity to oppose the subjugation of their country, continues to attempt to paint the face of democracy on its strongman dictatorial system. 
Three events over the [...]

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