Frida says : Syria 's regime has faced an unprecedented threat to use chemical weapons . Previously , Syria had always denied it owned any chemical or biological weapons , she says . American combat forces should stay out of the conflict , for now , unless Syria unleashes chemical weapons directly or indirectly . The U.S. has focused on diplomatic approaches to relations with Syria , says Ghitis . Washington : The US and its allies should push to help Syrians remove al - Assad from power .
Frida says : Syria 's regime has faced an unprecedented threat to use chemical weapons . Previously , Syria had always denied it owned any chemical or biological weapons , she says . The U.S. has focused on diplomatic approaches to relations with Syria , says Ghitis . Washington : The US and its allies should push to help Syrians remove al - Assad from power .