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This is exactly spot-on. My only addition would be that the rebel groups must be inspected to determine whether they have gained control of any chemical stockp
by s_q_b 13y ago
This is exactly spot-on.
My only addition would be that the rebel groups must be inspected to determine whether they have gained control of any chemical stockpiles.
- rdl 13y agoDefinitely -- all chemical weapons should be escrowed. I'd be ok with doing a 1 for 1 swap of chemical for conventional weapons in exchange, if required, if the goal is just to get rid of the chemical weapons.
- s_q_b 13y agoExactly. That's smart foreign policy. A limited definable goal, preservation of the norm of prohibition against the use of chemical weapons, and a way to accomplish it that respects the interests of each of the parties.