The rule of a good sequel is that it ups the precedent , addendum to my blog of July 17th 2013 .
The regime and the Syrian secular opposition . So long as they all keep fighting each other , they can not reach the better life . They may stake out some small territory for themselves , but it's theirs only so long as they can hold to it .
This state can't be maintained forever , this war of all against all will destroy the social fabric of society and kill the species . Both sides are becoming the means of their own annihilation and extinction .
If some other stronger force comes along ; ie, the U.S. and some or many of the willing , it will impose a forced change of mind on both fighting parties , which might cause them to seek peace with one another .
The very paralysed international community , its consensus through the UN. resulting in unified action , is proving ultimately untenable , it is destined to tear itself apart .
Nothing can hold this ugly war in check . This situation will guarantee a state of constant and perpetual conflict , and unending cruelty for both parties and the general surrounding countries and their populations , as each faction seeks to impose its total will on others .
It requires the interference of a strong willing authority , capable of imposing a strong dominance over the different fighting factions , and with the help of all neighbouring powers , eliminate the Islamists and the various jihadi groups .
Let's not hide behind cliché slogans of the sort that it's not our war , or it's not for us to police the world , we all know that it's a regional war involving some very real enemies of the U.S , it's interests and its allies .
In short it requires a tyrant , a savior , a Leviathan , and only the U.S could assume and enforce such a courageous role in today's world .
I honestly never thought myself capable of calling for a foreign military intervention in the Middle-East or in Syria , these are sad times , except that it is in my opinion the only way out .
Some ideas to complete my previous blog about the Syrian situation and our involvement in it . As usual thanks for your time and patience .
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ReplyDeleteThe short term outlook looks bleak. Unfortunately the long term does not look rosy either and everyone keeps telling us this is a slow burn conflict that will drag on maybe for years.
ReplyDeletewhat a sad situation!