Syria, pawn in power play by world’s major powers? Yes.

As casualties mount in Syrian President Bashar Al Assad’s brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters, the United States and Europe are considering seeking Mr. Assad’s indictment on charges of war crimes. (File photo)By JAMES M. DORSEY
AL ARABIYASyria is fast becoming a high stakes pawn in the jockeying for positions by the world’s major powers, the U…
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