John Kerry softened America’s demand yesterday that Syria’s dictator must step down, declaring that the timing of Bashar al-Assad’s departure was open to negotiation.
The US secretary of state retreated from the earlier US position that Assad’s removal must be the first step towards resolving Syria’s civil war.
He spoke as the regime carried out a series of air strikes near the ancient city of Palmyra, which has fallen into the hands of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil). The Syrian air force flew as many as 25 sorties, killing perhaps 26 people on the ground, including Isil fighters.
Assad has been emboldened by Russia’s decision to provide direct military support. In recent weeks, Russian tanks and troops have been deployed in Syria, along with a small number of advanced jet fighters.
Russia’s goal appears to be to prevent Assad from suffering more battlefield defeats while also complicating any escalation of America’s air campaign against Isil targets in Syria....
Just admit you fucked up already. Overplayed your hand. Turning against Assad so soon was a mistake. And the notion of democracy easily sweeping the Middle East folly. It's not too late.
And, while we're on the subject of your ineptitude, about Ukraine...
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