A whole article on Syria in the Times based on a US intelligence source

"Around the country, numerous funerals for Syrian soldiers take place each day, not only sapping the military’s manpower but also cutting into its support and resolve, analysts say. In Washington, James R. Clapper Jr., the director of national intelligence, appeared before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday and submitted written testimony...." Do you need to continue reading further really?   The article just failed to conclude that the economy is also--you guessed it--"in shambles".