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Topic started on 19-9-2004 @ 04:06 PM by UM_Gazz

Syria has been called an enemy in the war on terrorism. In an unusual report just being made public, the following article shows now that there may be possible cooperation between the Military of the U.S.A. and Syria. This move is said to begin with talks between Damascus and Washington and has a joint goal to help stabilize war torn Iraq.

ABCNEWS.com Full Article

Sept. 19, 2004 — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Despite deep differences with Syria, Washington has initiated talks with Damascus in an effort to create a military-to-military relationship to help stabilize war-torn Iraq, Time magazine reported on Sunday.

Talks could even lead to joint U.S.-Syrian patrols along Iraq's border with Syria, which the United States accuses of supporting terrorism, interfering in Lebanon and violating human rights, Time quoted a senior U.S. official as saying.

The United States has complained that militants, money and weapons have crossed into Iraq from Syria, fueling the insurgency against U.S. troops. Senior U.S. officials met last week in Damascus with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who Time said, was interested in possible military cooperation.

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For the record the the article also states that the U.S. State and Defence Departments said they were unaware of the Time report and had no comment at this time.

If confirmed this report raises many questions.

Have things in Iraq become so dire that the U.S. is turning to a foe for help?

Syria's relations with Israel must also be seen as a problem, I have to wonder how the Israelis will respond to potential cooperation between the U.S.A. and Syria?

Can we trust Syria?

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reply posted on 20-9-2004 @ 04:21 AM by Intelearthling

Maybe I shouldn't say this, but it may be a way for the U.S. to get into Syria legally to try and find WMD's that Saddam may have hidden there. Just speculation.

reply posted on 20-9-2004 @ 04:42 AM by shoo

WMDs had been brought to Lybia, that's no secret.
Furthermore what's the hazzle with Syria now? The CIA has a prison for alleged terrorists in Syria and this since beginning 2002. As well, this is no secret.
The USA and Syria work together since a long time BUT the problem with Syria is that this country is corrupted by all means. No matter what the leaderships decides, you can bribe your way into Iraq, together with some neat weapons.

reply posted on 20-9-2004 @ 05:36 AM by RANT

...When Bush knew evil when he saw it?

Bush Expands "Axis of Evil"

The United States has added Cuba, Libya and Syria to the nations it claims are deliberately seeking to obtain chemical or biological weapons.

6 May, 2002

I HATE that guy. Not for flip flopping so much as claiming others do.

I mean did the United States just join the Axis of Evil now? Do I get a vote on this? How about we call one November 2, hmmm?

Syria is not a good ally. But what choice do we have now?

Let Iran take over when we pull out?