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Originally Posted by detbuch
How does the "International Community" overcome a Russian veto? And does this "International Community," after what it considers an Iraq fiasco which it supported, really want to back a mandate with force?
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I think Russia have painted themselves into a corner. What good is a resolution to enforce disarmament that doesn't have repercussions if Syria fails to comply? There may be some concessions but I think Russia will ultimately comply while declaring a diplomatic victory.
As for Iraq, there was no UN mandate for force. The fiasco started when Bush warned the inspectors off and went in anyway.
-spence