For ‘International Response’ to Syria, World Looks to U.S.
NATO said Monday it wants a “firm international response” to the use of chemical weapons in Syria. Rebels fighting the Syrian regime want action fast. So do some U.S. lawmakers.
But NATO itself won’t take military action. And Syria’s allies in the U.N. Security Council, Russia and China, are sure to block any U.N. effort. And Britain, after pushing for military action, also said it wouldn’t take any at the urging of its Parliament.
France has said it won’t act without the United States as a partner.
The world is looking at the United States, waiting to see whether it will act. And following President Barack Obama’s last-minute decision to hold off until Congress weighs in, no such action is expected until after lawmakers reconvene from recess on September 9.
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