An election year , President Obama dropped plans to bomb Syria over chemical weapons . Now Obama confronts the threat of ISIS jihadists that emerged from U.S. . it considers legitimate and like-minded to Western desires for democratic governance in Syria . Complex issues surround military action in Syria involving Syria forces . A year ago at home also influences what happens over there .
An election year , President Obama dropped plans to bomb Syria over chemical weapons . Now Obama confronts the threat of ISIS jihadists that emerged from U.S. . Complex issues surround military action in Syria involving Syria forces . A year ago at home also influences what happens over there .