Taufiq Rahim : The world is uncertain whether military action in Syria makes sense . Rahim : Calling for an immediate cease - fire on all sides is the only path to peace . He says the July 2 meeting will bring together the rebels and the regime for talks . Rahim : He was relentless , insisting that there was no choice but victory , at any cost , especially since the government has been facing foreign fighters from `` 83 countries . '' The best chance for a solution to the Syrian conflict is through negotiations .
Taufiq Rahim : The world is uncertain whether military action in Syria makes sense . Rahim : Calling for an immediate cease - fire on all sides is the only path to peace . He says the July 2 meeting will bring together the rebels and the regime for talks . Rahim : The best chance for a solution to the Syrian conflict is through negotiations .