09-01-2014, 10:18 AM
It could be a ploy.
But, the problem associated with launching an attack on IS in Syria without hitting other unintended targets is a real one.
In Iraq, we've got intelligence on the ground, along with partnerships with the Kurds and the Iraqi Army to help isolate IS targets.
In Syria, our designated terrorist enemy is fighting against our designated governmental enemy. We have no reliable local partners with whom to align effectively.
But, the problem associated with launching an attack on IS in Syria without hitting other unintended targets is a real one.
In Iraq, we've got intelligence on the ground, along with partnerships with the Kurds and the Iraqi Army to help isolate IS targets.
In Syria, our designated terrorist enemy is fighting against our designated governmental enemy. We have no reliable local partners with whom to align effectively.