I'm amazed we're not talking about the protests in Syria. Not even a word. But, I think what happens there is very important primarily due to the fact that before the protests started, the majority supported Asad's power and there were no major negative economic impacts. But what's happening now? Thousands of killed. Syria has been expelled from the Arab League. The EU, UN, etc. condemned the use of violence against the protesters. However, unlike in Lybia, NATO forces will probably not be used as Asad threatened he would launch a massive missile-assault on Israel. (Б.Асад заявил — в случае нападения НАТО Сирия начнет бомбардировки Израиля :: ) Also, Asad promised that in case of military intervention Iran would attack NATO ships in Persian Gulf within 3 hours.

What do you think of that?