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Corridors of Power: Should America Police the World? - Series 1: 7. Syria 鈥� The Risk of Doing Nothing - Audio Described
Contains some violence and disturbing scenes.
Obama did not want to be dragged into another war in the Middle East, but when the Syrian regime began to consider the use of chemical weapons, he warned them they would be crossing a red line.听
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- Series 1: 1. Iraq 鈥� For Every Insect There Is an InsecticideExploring the US's complicated relationship with Iraq.57 mins
- Series 1: 2. Bosnia 鈥� Our Soldiers Are Not Toy SoldiersShould the US use force to save innocent civilians in the Balkans from genocide?56 mins
- Series 1: 3. Rwanda 鈥� That Was a Local ThingWhy did the world stand by in 1994 as nearly one million people were murdered in Rwanda?57 mins
- Series 1: 4. Kosovo 鈥� In the Name of Our FutureOld conflicts in the Kosovo region are rekindled, and Nato intervenes, but at what cost?57 mins
- Series 1: 5. Darfur 鈥� Carrots for a War CriminalWould Obama鈥檚 2008 election success change the US's stance on ethnic cleansing in Sudan?57 mins
- Series 1: 6. Libya 鈥� If You Break It You Own ItWhen Gaddafi declared his intention to 'disinfect' Benghazi, Obama faced a dilemma.57 mins
- This episodeSeries 1: 7. Syria 鈥� The Risk of Doing Nothing
- Series 1: 8. Syria 鈥� A Loop of ImperfectionAmerica鈥檚 unwillingness to act after a chemical attack causes Syrian rebels to despair.57 mins
