"The U.N. plans are getting attention in Washington because the U.S. is hoping for Syria's help in stabilizing Middle East hot spots, and would face a dilemma if the court demanded the handover of Syrian suspects. Damascus denies allegations of involvement in the attack...
"This tribunal is hanging over Syria's head," says David Schenker, a specialist on Lebanon and Syria at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. "If they are not cooperating with the U.N., it will be hard for the U.S. to make any progress with Damascus and still maintain international credibility for engagement."
The Obama administration wants Syria's help in stabilizing Iraq, Lebanon and the Palestinian territories. President Barack Obama has announced his desire to help broker peace talks between Syria and Israel over the disputed Golan Heights region..."
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