But what is our interest? Syria is a mess, likely no one there but Kurds and a few remaining Christians are allies. Syria is not in a position to attack or threaten us in the region, around the world, or here in the US, so straight up, no interest.
But we cannot standby and witness chemical attacks, indiscriminate killing, and genocide. Maybe we are fighting a proxy war in Syria, maybe this is fallout from our invasion of Iraq, but we have been part of the mess and I don't see how we walk away from it with any integrity.
Sadly, unless the all kill each other off first, we'll have to step in and do something more than kick the can down the road. Interdict weapons, destroy the military infrastructure, seem like good starts.
Besides, the refugee flow out of Syria is a concern. We do not need any of these folks here in America. Trump promised to create and defend safe havens in Syria for them. Where are they?
“Trump promised to create and defend safe havens in Syria for them.”
No such promise was made. It was a proffer in campaign.
Our SOLE interest in Syria is stability and, perhaps, a secular government.
That is best served by helping Assad gain control over the entire territory.