Syrians will master this crisis, but many social ties must be mended.
A divided opposition and a determined regime continue to stymie the possibility of peaceful reconciliation.
The British journalist, Middle East specialist and author of The Struggle for Syria and Asad: The Struggle for the Middle East shares his views on Syria's current crisis.
20 May 2012
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