Originally Posted by Paul Markham

Supporting Assad is the only option. Replace him and only another leader like him can control the country.

Syria isn't civilised and yearning for a Western style democracy. It's made up of many warlike faction who are happy to kill others to grab power.

You would think after the mess of Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Egypt, and a host of other Muslim Countries the West would have learned it's best to leave a the devil you know in place than replace him.

Putin will now end up as Assad's mate.