https://pjmedia.com/barryrubin/2012/05/29/how-can-obamas-middle-east-policy-possibly-get-worse-answer-look-at-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 08:17:36 -0400<![CDATA[Some of my readers are unhappy that I keep criticizing President Barack Obama and his government. The problem is that this administration keeps doing terrible things in the Middle East. And the most damning evidence on these actions comes not from Obama’s enemies but from the administration itself and the supportive mass media.]]>Tue, 29 May 2012 15:15:24 -0400<![CDATA[Barry Rubin]]>https://pjmedia.com/barry-rubin/2012/05/29/how-can-obamas-middle-east-policy-possibly-get-worse-answer-look-at-syria-n132983