Would innocent Syrians be safer? Would the region be more stable? Would Syrians thank the USA? Would a Democracy follow?

No. 😦

Andrew J. Bacevich is a retired career officer in the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam and the first Gulf War.

Today he’s Professor of International Relations and History at Boston University and author of Breach of Trust: How Americans Failed Their Soldiers and Their Country.

Bacevich simply looks at the facts.

Since U.S. military interventions began in the Middle East, they’ve made a long series of foolish decisions. That includes supporting bin Laden and the Mujahideen against Russia.

What has been achieved over the past 30 years?

The region is less stable.

Democracy has not flourished.

The standing of the USA is much diminished.

There’s more potential for anti-American terrorism than ever before.

I heard an interview with Bacevich on DeCode DC audiocast. I agree completely.

If your heart goes out to innocent Syrians, send your donations to humanitarian relief. Support the 1.75 million Syrians in refugee camps in Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey.

Taking out Assad with a drone — perhaps at dinner — will almost certainly make things worse for Syrians.