https://pjmedia.com/barryrubin/2013/01/22/wont-syria-be-obamas-main-middle-east-crisis-in-2013/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 08:18:03 -0400<![CDATA[While President Barack Obama has been inaugurated for a second term and has made his speech, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is still in power in Syria, making speeches that claim he will not give in politically. The Syrian civil war will continue until one side wins and the other loses. A lot more people are going to die.]]>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:02:41 -0500<![CDATA[Barry Rubin]]>https://pjmedia.com/barry-rubin/2013/01/22/wont-syria-be-obamas-main-middle-east-crisis-in-2013-n133513