Dave Majumdar — Why the United States Should Exercise Restraint Before Launching A New War in Syria

Summary analysis of the dilemma the US faces in getting directly involved militarily in Syria — where the US has no vital national interest to justify the risks. The downside is much bigger than the upside when dealing with a nuclear power that presents an existential risk on which it can deliver.

The National Interest
Why the United States Should Exercise Restraint Before Launching A New War in Syria

Dave Majumdar | Defense Editor

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