Great Britain and Syrian Dilemma

... attempt to put pressure on its counterpart. However, there is little chance that Britain will radically reverse its position. Despite verbal support for Barack Obama’s and Vladimir Putin’s initiative to convene a conference to try and resolve Syria’s problems, Great Britain has clearly and frankly made it known that, first, any settlement must presuppose Mr. Assad and his supporters’ retirement from the political scene. Secondly, Great Britain will continue to insist that the EU lift or soften its embargo ...