Boss 302
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It appears Obama is prepared to use military air strikes against ISIS in Syria and arm the more moderate rebels there. Assad has warned the US not to conduct air strikes in his country without his permission.
Syria at one time had a very good air defense system Russia helped provide to defend the country from Israeli air attacks. It's not known what condition that air defense system is in since the civil war broke out there. Their air force was one of the largest in the Middle East, but there are reports many of their pilots have deserted since the civil war and maintenance for their air craft may also have suffered.
Russia is supporting Assad. What will be their response if the US conducts air strikes in Syria against Assad's wishes? On top of this, is it a good idea to arm moderate rebels there?
Do we really want to help rebels remove Assad, especially when indications show the rebels may want an Islamic state? Would that not contribute to more danger for Israel and create an even more unstable powder keg in the region?
Syria at one time had a very good air defense system Russia helped provide to defend the country from Israeli air attacks. It's not known what condition that air defense system is in since the civil war broke out there. Their air force was one of the largest in the Middle East, but there are reports many of their pilots have deserted since the civil war and maintenance for their air craft may also have suffered.
Russia is supporting Assad. What will be their response if the US conducts air strikes in Syria against Assad's wishes? On top of this, is it a good idea to arm moderate rebels there?
Do we really want to help rebels remove Assad, especially when indications show the rebels may want an Islamic state? Would that not contribute to more danger for Israel and create an even more unstable powder keg in the region?