https://pjmedia.com/barryrubin/2012/05/17/two-obama-administration-scandals-on-syria/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 04:22:26 -0400<![CDATA[When a delegation of Syrian Kurdish rebels recently visited Washington, D.C., the State Department met them to ask for a favor. What was it? The Obama administration urged them to join the Syrian National Council (SNC), the organization created by the U.S. government through Turkey to lead the opposition movement and receive Western aid for all Syrian opposition groups.]]>Thu, 17 May 2012 11:14:29 -0400<![CDATA[Barry Rubin]]>https://pjmedia.com/barry-rubin/2012/05/17/two-obama-administration-scandals-on-syria-n132961