SYRIA - Shift in U.S. Policy

"Obama Policy Shift on Arming Syrian Rebels Triggers Concerns" (Part-1) PBS Newshour 6/14/2013

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SUMMARY:  Having concluded that the Syrian government has used chemical weapons against rebels in the last year, the White House announced that the U.S. will dramatically increase military assistance to opposition forces.  Jeffrey Brown reports on the Assad regime's response to the American findings and requests from the rebels.

"As Assad Makes Gains, Will New U.S. Strategy for Syria Change the Dynamics?" (Part-2) PBS Newshour 6/14/2013

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SUMMARY:  The Obama administration says it will send help to the rebels after determining that the Syrian government has used chemical weapons.  Jeffrey Brown assesses the decision and the risks with Vali Nasr, former State Department official, and former National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski.