The war in Syria: Why it does not seem to end
Recently, I came across an excellent New York Times article that gives an explanation about why the situation in Syria is worse than in most civil wars:
Syria’s Paradox: Why the War Only Ever Seems to Get Worse
The arcticle is already about four months old, so it might look outdated regarding the latest developments. However, after reading it, I am pessimistic about the current attempts to establish peace and fear that violence will return soon.