Syria Turmoil’s Spread Risks Spilling Across Borders
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The spread of Syria’s turmoil and uncertainties over its chemical and biological weapons pose escalating risks, President Barack Obama’s top military adviser said even as he cautioned against immediate U.S. involvement.
“Spillover into neighboring countries is an increasing concern,” Army General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the House Armed Services Committee in Washington today. He cited the flow of refugees and the chance extremists may try to capitalize on the chaos.