Syria: Taking First Steps Toward Indirect Talks
Editorial, The Washington Post | October 28, 2008
The Syrian leadership has denounced attacks carried out by US forces near its Iraqi border. ++ Syria, however, is known for sponsoring attacks on its neighboring countries. ++ The "US is no longer prepared to respect the sovereignty of a criminal regime." ++ The Syrian government has taken steps to participate in indirect talks with Israel and has "granted Lebanon diplomatic recognition." ++ The next president should be prepared to support talks while letting Syria know that he will not hesitate to respond to terrorist attacks.
