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Originally Posted by Barry-xlovecam
The Assad government has invited foreign military intervention to its assistance with ISIS in Syria but only with coordination with the Syrian government. The Syrians seem to think us foreigners need their permission even if Syria goes down the toilet alone with their false pride.
If no one does anything -- this will not turn out pretty. If we do take an interventionist position -- this will not turn out pretty. Either way, it is a lose - lose deal. So, which is the most palatable loss?
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Actually playing ball with Assad isn't such a bad idea.
Air power alone won't eliminate ISIS and we - understandably - don't want to put our own troops on the ground.
But ... there are already troops on the ground. Namely Assad's army in Syria and the Kurds in Iraq. Air support and satellite intelligence should be provided to both.
Iraq's regular army is of course worse than worthless and should be left out of the equation altogether.