Of all, this is perhaps the most important one not to screw up. If Syria falls, it is most likely of all to fall under the influence by Iran. At least the Egyptians think of themselves as rivals to Iran. Syria has for years now been taking money, training, weapons from Iran. Israel may have an entire Iranian front on its northern border.
If NATO intervenes, it has to do so with the eye on containing Iran. If it doesn’t intervene and Syria falls, the Saudis will have to spend a fortune to keep its influence.
This is not a pro-Assad post. It is just that the risks against Israel grow ever larger by the month.
“If Syria falls, it is most likely of all to fall under the influence by Iran.”
I disagree. In Syria, Sunnis outnumber Shiites 6:1 and getting rid of Bashir is getting rid of a cruel minority govt. I suspect an overthrow will lessen Iran’s influence more than extend it.