Topic: Bashar Assad - CSMonitor.com

If US wants to act in Syria, Turkey could be crucial ally

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to meet with Turkey's foreign minister Monday to discuss the possibility of a 'coalition of the willing' to help civilians in Syria.

Russia says it offers alternative path to peace in Syria

As Syria's Assad pummels Homs, West reluctantly weighs military option

Why UN gridlock on Syria could encourage Israel to attack Iran

Opinion Trapped in Douma, Syria: I saw the faith that keeps Syrian protesters going

Terrorism & Security Russia: The time for Syrian democratic reforms has come (+video)

US diplomats exit Syria: Can West prevent descent into more violence? (+video)

South Africa's cautious UN vote for Syrian action

Terrorism & Security Syria assault on Homs escalates. Does Assad think he has carte blanche now? (+video)

Syria next steps: With diplomacy stalled, escalation expected

Seven Syrian embassies attacked by anti-Assad protesters

Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria

UN council to vote on Syria amid new assault

Can US and Russia cut a deal on Syria action? Both sides to give it a try.

Iran's top ayatollah: We're trumping the West, but beware infighting at home

The Monitor's View Russia must rethink what Syria protests mean

Opinion Three factors that will determine Syria’s future

UN intervention in Syria: What is Russia's tipping point?

Why Russia is so opposed to asking Assad to go

Backchannels Graphic images flood out of Syria. Why no world uproar?

Backchannels A negotiated solution to Syria? Unlikely.

Free Syrian Army: Better tool for toppling Syria's Assad than UN?

Africa Monitor South Sudan's oil cutoff: brilliant negotiating, or suicide?

Terrorism & Security End of Arab League observer mission to Syria opens door to renewed clashes

After Egypt, Tunisia, Libya overthrows, Arab upheaval begins to settle