Too good to be true: on the deal on Syria’s chemical disarmament

... cast a shadow on this diplomatic achievement and that is enforceability. The United States seemed to be determined to ask for a resolution to be passed in the UN Security Council to back up the agreement. This resolution would have sanctioned the use of military force in case the Assad regime doesn’t abide by the terms of the deal. Yet what’s been agreed is as weak as a Ghouta schoolgirl. If Syria does not comply, the case will be referred back to the Security Council, where a resolution would be sought to allow for ...