Since everything is pointing to Assad as the perpetrator of the recent chemical attack, most observers are puzzled as to what his intentions could possibly be.  One year ago, not only was he winning the war, but Washington expressed its intent to abolish the policy of Assad's removal and work with Moscow to destroy ISIS.  However, after the chemical attack at the city of Khan Sheikhoun, Washington made a 180° reversal when secretary of state Rex Tillerson declared that "the reign of the Assad family is coming to an end." Today, ISIS is for all practical purposes being defeated.  President Trump announced pending American withdrawal from Syria, and soon another chemical attack followed.  The incident will likely result in changing the American position and a postponement of the announced withdrawal.  What could possibly be accomplished by gassing civilians both back then and now? As Napoleon Bonaparte...(Read Full Article)