Peter Bergen : Obama 's hope had been to end wars in Middle East . Comment: Bergen : Obama lacked international support and legal standing to strike Syria . Not to start them . Obama 's move is a risk , as was decision to launch Osama bin Laden raid , Bergen says .
Peter Bergen : Obama 's hope had been to end wars in Middle East . Comment: Bergen : Obama lacked international support and legal standing to strike Syria . Obama 's move is a risk , as was decision to launch Osama bin Laden raid , Bergen says .