The US Defense Secretary says the old order in the Middle East is disappearing, although it's still not clear what will replace it. Chuck Hagel stressed the conflict in Syria is becoming increasingly more sectarian and extremist, with the country's collapse now more real than ever. But, while some US lawmakers make fresh calls for military intervention, Washington's taken a backseat.

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