Russia-U.S. Standoff over Syria: Why a Peaceful Deal with Assad Is the Only Way out

... facilities for such weapons. Quite logically, the use of military power against Assad could benefit the rebels in a way that the Obama administration expects least of all. Violent solution to the crisis could bring about a whole new layer of problems for ... ... event of the operation the two will engage in conflict as well and their primary target would be Israel. The potential U.S. intervention will be free of any serious tactical aviation, and Joint Direct Attack Munition will not be used. The operation will ...