International Norms Matter More than 'Red Lines'

International Norms Matter More than 'Red Lines'

When you hear people talk about the possibly impending U.S.-led strikes against Syria, a major premise of any attack that both proponents and opponents tend to raise is that it would “restore American credibility.” President Obama had made clear that the use of chemical was a “red line” for the United States, after all, and lobbing cruise missiles seems like a good way to show the world that he means what he says.

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