Let's think through what would be necessary to halt the use of chemical weapons in Syria. We know from experience that air strikes do not guarantee it. Donald Trump loosed 59 cruise missiles against Assad's regime after sarin, or a variant of it, was used in Khan Shaykhun last spring. But now it has apparently been used again in Douma. To stop the attacks, boots on the ground would be necessary to unearth the Government's chemical stocks, plus anyone else's, which would mean these taking control of much if not all of the country. The attempt to build up the Free Syrian Army has not been a success and, even if stronger, it would not have the capacity to act in such a way for the forseeable future.
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