I agree with Juan. But I have some more fundamental questions about Israeli actions since the three kids were killed. I haven't seen any evidence presented showing that Hamas people are guilty of the murders. Have I just overlooked it?And if the murderers were Hamas people perhaps they were some crazies acting on there own behalf just like, it has been assumed, the Israeli killers of the Palestinian boy. All the killers should be brought to justice. It apperas to me that Israel immeditely assumed that the Hamas/PLA sanctioned the killing of the three boys and then began bombing the crap out of Gaza. No "due process" whatsoever! How does the "civilized world" (UN, US, EU, etc.) allow Israel to get away with this?
Air strikes against Syria, including the presidential palace and bunkers, could change their minds about negotiating peace.
What else can be done at this point? More "hand wringing" and statements about how horrible it is while thousands aree dieing?
We could destroy the Syrian Air Force and maintain a no fly zone over Syria meaning no military aircraft flights including helicopters. But no troops on the ground.
The US and NATO should seek UN authorization to impose a no fly zone over Syria. And when no such authorization is forthcoming due to China and Russia, should proceed to implement it. Destroying the Syrian Air Force can be done with little or no loss to us and would level the fighting field between Assad forces and all the opposition. Allowing the Syrian Air Force to bomb with impunity is insane. And anything we try to do with the criminal court or more sanctions is not going to stop Assad.
I would like to see Professor Cole's top 5 things the Obama administration should do to counter ISIL and Assad.
I agree with Juan. But I have some more fundamental questions about Israeli actions since the three kids were killed. I haven't seen any evidence presented showing that Hamas people are guilty of the murders. Have I just overlooked it?And if the murderers were Hamas people perhaps they were some crazies acting on there own behalf just like, it has been assumed, the Israeli killers of the Palestinian boy. All the killers should be brought to justice. It apperas to me that Israel immeditely assumed that the Hamas/PLA sanctioned the killing of the three boys and then began bombing the crap out of Gaza. No "due process" whatsoever! How does the "civilized world" (UN, US, EU, etc.) allow Israel to get away with this?
Air strikes against Syria, including the presidential palace and bunkers, could change their minds about negotiating peace.
What else can be done at this point? More "hand wringing" and statements about how horrible it is while thousands aree dieing?
We could destroy the Syrian Air Force and maintain a no fly zone over Syria meaning no military aircraft flights including helicopters. But no troops on the ground.
The US and NATO should seek UN authorization to impose a no fly zone over Syria. And when no such authorization is forthcoming due to China and Russia, should proceed to implement it. Destroying the Syrian Air Force can be done with little or no loss to us and would level the fighting field between Assad forces and all the opposition. Allowing the Syrian Air Force to bomb with impunity is insane. And anything we try to do with the criminal court or more sanctions is not going to stop Assad.