With Britain out, US May Go It Alone in Syria

By admin August 30, 2013 16:17
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AZL SyriaWASHINGTON — U.S. intervention in Syria won’t have the support of key ally Britain after a historic vote by Parliament on Thursday to reject any military action to deter the use of chemical weapons by President Bashar Assad’s regime.

The move seriously undermines President Barack Obama’s ability to build an international coalition in support of missile strikes against Syria.

But the U.S. appeared undeterred and prepared to go it alone if need be. White House National Security Council spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden said that Obama’s decision-making will be guided by what he deems to be in the country’s best interests.

“He believes that there are core interests at stake for the United States and that countries who violate international norms regarding chemical weapons need to be held accountable,” she said.

The British House of Commons voted in special session Thursday against participating in any attack on Syria, 285-272. Members of Parliament also voted down a motion to support military action even if United Nations inspectors confirm that Assad’s regime had used chemical weapons against civilians.

Prime Minister David Cameron said he’d respect the decision.

“It is clear to me that the British Parliament, reflecting the will of the British people, does not want military action,” Cameron said.

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By admin August 30, 2013 16:17

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