"At present international institutions are on the sidelines, though they could be critical in the future," says Columbia University professor Austin Long.
"We have all necessary plans in place to protect and defend Turkey if necessary," Fogh Rasmussen told reporters ahead of a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels, the Daily Mail reported.
Syria's foreign minister addressed the United Nations General Assembly Monday morning, blaming armed groups and "the colonial hegemonic tendencies of some countries" for the miseries of his people.
Brahimi, a veteran diplomat with long experience in conflict-torn countries, said himself that he is not entirely sure how to bring an end to the violence.
Assad drew a contrast between the experience of Muammar Gaddafi's regime in Libya and his own, saying foreign military intervention will "not be repeated" in Syria.
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