Elections in Syria: Forgetting Old Resentments?

... elections in Syria once again remind the Arab states that they will have to work with Bashar al-Assad and his government. Obviously, Damascus is ready to forget old grievances... ... nationalist rhetoric is extremely important for the ruling Baath Party. On the eve of the elections, Assad’s adviser Busseina Shaaban said: “Efforts are being made to improve... ... not receive serious injections, even from the Gulf countries, due to the policies and sanctions of the United States, which remains the hegemon in the region. However, it...