The chemical attack on Khan Sheikhoun on April 4, 2017 has aroused a slew of hyperbole of political rhetoric, and it's all predictable.  Each side blames the other. So far, the latest is a replay of the chemical attack on Gouhta in 2013.  There was never a consensus on whether chemical weapons were used by Syrian forces or by warring factions within the rebel camp – or if the entire incident was manufactured within rebel forces to acquire foreign assistance.  No consensus between Russia and America, at least.   After the Gouhta attack, Syria's President Assad relinquished his chemical stockpile, to the satisfaction of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.  Syrian opposition insists that stocks were withheld.  Do they know something, or was this just an ace up the sleeve? All state parties are aware of the political ramifications of using chemical weapons, which mitigate any military gains....(Read Full Article)