US Options in Syria

Abstract

In a time when interservice rivalries seem to be only growing, the author was pleased to read the thoughtful and balanced article byt the Air War College's David Sorenson, "US Option in Syria". His realistic and knowledgeable approach to the region and its largest internal conflict was refreshing. Sorenson's analysis and description in this article reflects well on the war colleges. He begins by detailing American interests in Syria and the region. Overall, the author was very impressed with "US Options in Syria." Sorenson's realistic approach to an intractable problem was reinforced with expert analysis approach to an intractable problem was reinforced with expert analysis. Despite a few disagreements on the value of the interest in the region and ways to achieve them, he agree that "Containment is in the interests of all countries bordering Syria, and the White House must stress and build on that point in its own policy". This policy should be focused on containing instability and violence from leaving Syria through support to its neighboring states.