Syria has kept out of the war; its president pledged a stable Syria that could offer partnerships in energy and economy. But all of that might change as Syria may vote to join a war after all. 

By NIR BOMS, KHALED HOMSI

As missiles continue to fly toward much of the Middle East, Syria remained quiet, successfully keeping itself outside of the current conflagration. Its president just completed state visits in Germany and the UK, where he pledged a new and stable Syria that could offer new partnerships in the fields of energy and economy. But all of that might change as Syria itself may vote to join a war after all. 

The unrest escalated beyond mere street chants. In Damascus, rioters targeted both the U.S. and UAE embassies, causing significant alarm within the diplomatic community. In a formal statement, the UAE called on Syrian authorities to ensure the absolute protection of diplomatic missions and to hold the perpetrators accountable. This campaign, which lasted four consecutive days, bears the distinct marks of an orchestrated pressure campaign designed to corner the new Syrian government and signal possible  support for the Iranian regime and its regional proxies.