Trying to police a place like this into a liberal democracy (even in the old sense of liberal) is a fools’ errand.
I do believe in supporting countries after evil has been vanquished, but in a wise way. A firm kingdom is needed in traditionally Islamic countries, a kingdom which will also accommodate gospel preaching. The former shah of Iran is a better model for this than the attempt to make Iraq into a liberal democracy.
Agree with ya ..... I’m not wanting to police Syria ..... wanting to kill ISIS or any other state sponsored terrorist group. As I stated elsewhere in this thread.... Nation building sucks. Cancer analogy.... you can cut it out, treat it and monitor it but its still there in remission for life. But I can’t make you quit exposing yourself to carcinogens (evil) repeatedly ...... Thats my thought on evil within every nation on earth.
Stay Safe !