1. The United States and Syria
... charities under the patronage of First Lady Asma al-Assad.1 We need to focus on working with reputable NGOs that are separate than those of the regime, like Doctors Without Borders. In order to assert our dominance, we need to establish safe zones in Syria, near the borders of Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq. Safe zones near the borders of aiding countries will provide the safest location ... to receive all funding. Within these safe zones, the United States will place troops on the ground, solidifying the safety of the independent NGOs from the Assad regime. No fly and no drive zones...
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