A diplomatic path forward in Syria will hinge on gaining Russian support for a transition away from Assad.


Ian Hurd is an associate professor of political science at Northwestern University and the author of After Anarchy: Legitimacy and Power in the UN Security Council and International Organizations: Politics, Law, Practice.
A diplomatic path forward in Syria will hinge on gaining Russian support for a transition away from Assad.

Those who want forceful action against Assad cannot rely on international treaties as justification.
