Or how Aleppo and Syria were abandoned by the world.

Or how Aleppo and Syria were abandoned by the world.

Saving Syria requires finishing off ISIL.
![Many Syrians believe ISIL is benefitting Bashar al-Assad [AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/201419112136867734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Lacking his father’s political cunning, Bashar al-Assad can thank the hard work of others for his survival.
![Hafez al-Assad's worst move was to hand power to his son, Bashar - writes Robin Yassin-Kassab [AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013112774814591734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Palestinians say there can be no meaningful resistance as long as their leadership remains divided.
