Ntobody thinks that the Ge-neva negotiations, which began on January 22nd after months of effort, will bring peace right away. But with civil war raging inside Syria, just getting people around the same table feels like progress; and, it is argued, the talks might lay the ground for negotiations that may one day lead to a ceasefire, or even to power changing hands. Meanwhile, they can broker local truces and get relief to Syrians dying for lack of food and medicine. Anything that would alleviate Syria's plight is welcome. But if America and Europe are serious about helping Syria, they should arm the rebels fighting the regime.
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