Syria is in such a mess that it is tough to think of solutions. Sectarian and regional interests are in such conflict that external meddling can only make the mess worse. With the Russians, Iran and Lebanon-based powerful militia, Hezbollah, on one side, allied to the Assad regime, there is ample ground to expect a wider conflagration if the US mounts an attack.
The global community, including India, must do its best to try and dissuade the Americans from pursuing such a course. With crude oil prices estimated to hit $125-per-barrel levels in case of such an attack, it also makes economic sense to prevent it.
The utopian option out in Syria would be de-escalation and national dialogue. Pending that, it is also clear the world cannot sit back and watch as images of children apparently gassed to death emerge from Syria.
Punitive measures, shorn of hurling bombs and missiles, should be applied to groups and entities indulging in mass crimes against humanity.
Attacking Syria will only deepen the mess - Economic Times
The global community, including India, must do its best to try and dissuade the Americans from pursuing such a course. With crude oil prices estimated to hit $125-per-barrel levels in case of such an attack, it also makes economic sense to prevent it.
The utopian option out in Syria would be de-escalation and national dialogue. Pending that, it is also clear the world cannot sit back and watch as images of children apparently gassed to death emerge from Syria.
Punitive measures, shorn of hurling bombs and missiles, should be applied to groups and entities indulging in mass crimes against humanity.
Attacking Syria will only deepen the mess - Economic Times
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