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December 16, 2015

Janeka on Saudi Arabia’s Role in a Solution to the Syrian Conflict

By Marri Janeka

Voice of America quotes Middle East Peace and Security Initiative Assistant Director Marri Janeka on Saudia Arabia’s role in negotiating a solution to the conflict in Syria:

Marri Janeka, assistant director of the Middle East Peace and Strategy Initiative at the Atlantic Council, said Riyadh could be the key to organizing the Syrian opposition and helping end the war in Syria.

“To be sure, Saudi Arabia is a driver of radicalism, but can also be an important and influential agent of change,” Janeka told VOA via email.

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