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Syria's relevance to American citizens

The Washington Post (Reuters/Goran Tomasevic)

People in the U.S. and around the world are watching the conflict unfold in Syria.  To many Americans, it feels tragic, but not like a direct threat to our national security.  

So, what’s the significance for everyday American citizens?  The BBC’s Sebastian Usher puts the Syrian conflict into context for us. 

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