The Bush administration must be careful not to start more fires in the Middle East
18 February 2005


When George Bush made his famous "axis of evil" speech in 2002, some were surprised that Syria was not included as a target. The country's regime would seem to qualify as an enemy in America's so-called "war on terror": the regime is dictatorial, it has been unable to shake off accusations that it sponsors terrorism, and it is a destabilising influence in the region. Now, though, the US administration's behaviour seems to suggest that Syria is firmly on the list.


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