Will Assad Use ISIS to Get His Revenge?

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The Assad family is notorious for its ruthless patience getting back at those who cross it—and isn’t afraid to use terrorists to carry out its aims.

World News Editor

Published Apr. 8 2017 5:22PM EDT

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PARIS—Now there’s a pause. There always is after the United States sets out to teach an explosive lesson to some entrepreneur of terror in the Middle East.

Christopher Dickey

World News Editor

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Will Assad Use ISIS to Get His Revenge?

The Assad family is notorious for its ruthless patience getting back at those who cross it—and isn’t afraid to use terrorists to carry out its aims.

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Christopher Dickey