Syria: President Obama's roller-coaster Syrian gamble

The last few weeks have been a roller-coaster ride as President Obama's tactical approach to the Syrian dilemma twisted first one way, then another. 

As the hair-raising ride seemingly slows down, he has not lost. He may even have won. Through a series of highly unlikely gambles, he has come close to getting what he wanted.

The Syrians have promised to get rid of chemical weapons, and it looks highly likely it was American threats that pushed them to a deal. But no military action has been taken.

Read more: BBC News - President Obama's roller-coaster Syrian gamble