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\"\"At present, the most critical international security concern regarding Syria is its stabilization \u2013 and that requires immediate and substantial aid and sanction relief. It also hinges on the new government\u2019s capacity to restore sovereignty. Should the new government reverse course and pose a threat to global peace, the international community can adjust policy accordingly. But first things first. Full article: Lift the Syria Sanctions: The Principal Danger in Syria Today is Instability<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

At present, the most critical international security concern regarding Syria is its stabilization \u2013 and that requires immediate and substantial aid and sanction relief. It also hinges on the new government\u2019s capacity to restore sovereignty. 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