(Telegraph-UK) Editorial - Syria still exercises considerable leverage in Lebanon, and despite the threat of further sanctions from Washington, it has no intention of limiting its regional role. Bogged down in Iraq, Washington probably lacks the stomach to overthrow Bashar. However, under the Syria Accountability Act it holds the threat of financial sanctions over a regime which badly needs to inject life into a moribund economy. In response to the sanctuary enjoyed by Iraqi insurgents, American troops could also claim the right of hot pursuit across the Syrian border. It is not in the region's interest that a malevolent power like Damascus should throw down the gauntlet with impunity.
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