But the role of external regional forces is almost as important in fueling the domestic bloodshed as what is happening internally. If Syria could break free of the negative influences of regional politics, genuine change without continued violence might become possible.
开罗——叙利亚愈演愈烈的暴力活动和国际社会的无能越来越不协调。但国内势力和外部地区势力在国内流血冲突中所起的作用同样重要。只有当叙利亚能摆脱地区政治的消极影响，才有可能中止暴力活动，实现真正的变革。